Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 22:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 22:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 22:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of this Psalm, he feels very weak and lonely, like everyone is watching him and he can see all his bones because he has no strength left. Christians might understand this as a time when someone feels sad or hurt, but they hope God is still with them.

Psalms 22:17: I may tell all my bones: they look [and] stare upon me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states that a false witness shall not go unpunished, which contrasts with the implication of suffering and violation of justice in Psalms 22:17.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16

This verse suggests that the righteous man will rise again after falling, contradicting the sense of abandonment and defeat depicted in Psalms 22:17.

Proverbs 24:16: For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

This verse declares that no weapon formed against God's servants shall prosper, which contradicts the sense of suffering and defeat in Psalms 22:17.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:30

This verse notes that even the hairs on one's head are numbered, implying divine care and attention, which counters the implication of neglect in Psalms 22:17.

Matthew 10:30: But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse assures that all things work for good for those who love God, which contradicts the sense of despair and distress found in Psalms 22:17.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Paradox #1

The contradiction with this verse comes from differences in translations. Some versions say "they pierced my hands and my feet," while others say "like a lion, they are at my hands and feet." The inconsistency exists because of ancient Hebrew texts having different interpretations, which can change the meaning of the verse.

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