Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 31:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 31:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 31:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, this verse means that he really believes in God and tells God that He is the most important to him. It's like saying, "I trust you completely, God, and you are my special friend."

Psalms 31:14: But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou [art] my God.

Contradiction with Psalms 14:1

This verse suggests there is no God, contradicting the trust in God expressed in Psalms 31:14.

Psalms 14:1: [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.

Contradiction with Psalms 10:4

This verse describes the wicked not seeking God, while Psalms 31:14 shows trust in God.

Psalms 10:4: The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God]: God [is] not in all his thoughts. [God is...: or, all his thoughts are, There is no God]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises trust in the Lord, which aligns with Psalms 31:14, opposite of contradiction.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns against trusting in man, potentially aligning more with Psalms 31:14 rather than contradicting.

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 Psalms 44:23

Questions why God seems to be sleeping and unaware, which could contrast Psalms 31:14's trust in God.

Psalms 44:23: Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast [us] not off for ever.

Contradiction with Job 9:16

Job expresses doubts about whether God would listen, contrasting with the implicit faith in Psalms 31:14.

Job 9:16: If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
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