Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 20:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 20:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 20:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Psalms, this verse is a prayer asking God to help and listen when people ask for help. It shows trust in God to protect and listen to the leaders as well as the people.

Psalms 20:9: Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

Contradiction with Psalms 44:6

This verse expresses a lack of trust in physical might for salvation, whereas Psalms 20:9 calls for divine salvation.

Psalms 44:6: For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man for strength, contrasting the invocation of God's salvation in Psalms 20:9.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

It condemns those who rely on human means instead of seeking the Lord's help, which contradicts the faith expressed in Psalms 20:9.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Suggests that preparation is necessary for victory, potentially conflicting with the idea of seeking divine deliverance as the primary solution in Psalms 20:9.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalms 146:3

Advises against putting trust in human princes for help, while Psalms 20:9 focuses on divine intervention.

Psalms 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
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