Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 21:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 21:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 21:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God makes the king very happy and strong, and he is really glad because God keeps him safe and helps him.

Psalms 21:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

This verse reflects on the vanity and fleeting nature of earthly achievements, which contrasts with the praise for enduring strength and salvation in Psalms 21:1.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Job 21:7

This verse questions why the wicked prosper, in contrast to the assurance of divine strength and salvation for the righteous in Psalms 21:1.

Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-3

These verses express frustration at unanswered prayers and the prevalence of injustice, contradicting the confident boasting of divine intervention in Psalms 21:1.

Habakkuk 1:2-3: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

This verse speaks about God not hearing prayer, which contradicts the notion of God providing strength and salvation as stated in Psalms 21:1.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
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