Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 25:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 25:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 25:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, if someone loves and follows God, they will feel happy and safe inside. Their family will also have good things and blessings in the future.

Psalms 25:13: His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. [dwell...: Heb. lodge in goodness]

Contradiction with Job 14:1

Talks about the brevity and trouble of life, contrasting the prosperity and peace promised in Psalms 25:13.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

Observes the righteous suffering and the wicked prospering, opposing the notion of good fortune for the righteous in Psalms 25:13.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5

Describes the prosperity of the wicked, which contrasts the righteous inheriting goodness and peace as expected in Psalms 25:13.

Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

Speaks about the blessedness of being persecuted for righteousness, which contrasts the peaceful life promised in Psalms 25:13.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Luke 6:20-21

Highlights blessings for the poor and hungry now, suggesting future relief, differing from the immediate prosperity suggested in Psalms 25:13.

Luke 6:20-21: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:12-13

Encourages rejoicing in trials, which runs counter to the expectation of a trouble-free life suggested in Psalms 25:13.

1 Peter 4:12-13: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
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