Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 25:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 25:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 25:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author David, this verse means that David is asking God for help and protection. He wants God to keep him safe from people who might want to hurt him or make him feel bad.

Psalms 25:2: O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts by advocating trust in the Lord without reliance on one's understanding, whereas Psalms 25:2 implies placing trust in God with an expectation of not being ashamed or defeated.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Contradicts by depicting Jesus expressing a feeling of being forsaken by God, opposing the assurance of being not shamed in Psalms 25:2.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Contradicts by suggesting that weakness is a display of God’s power, unlike the plea in Psalms 25:2 for not being put to shame, which implies a desire for vindication and strength.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Contradicts by asserting that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, which may seem different from the immediate trust and plea for no shame in Psalms 25:2.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Contradicts by stating that all things work for good for those who love God, which can oppose the concern for being put to shame as mentioned in Psalms 25:2.

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.
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