Contradiction with James 1:12
Psalms 31:21 praises God's steadfast love and kindness, while James 1:12 emphasizes enduring trials to receive blessings, focusing more on human perseverance rather than divine protection.
James 1:12: Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
Psalms 31:21 celebrates deliverance and protection, but 2 Timothy 3:12 suggests that living a godly life will inevitably lead to persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:12
Contrary to Psalms 31:21's theme of deliverance from trouble, 1 Peter 4:12 advises believers not to be surprised by the fiery trials they face, implying that trials are to be expected rather than escaped.
1 Peter 4:12: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Contradiction with John 16:33
Whereas Psalms 31:21 speaks of God's protection from troubles, John 16:33 acknowledges that followers will have tribulation in the world, but also peace in Christ.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14
Psalms 31:21 highlights God's kindness in times of trouble, while Ecclesiastes 7:14 suggests that both prosperity and adversity come from God, offering a more nuanced view.
Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
Psalms 31:21 glorifies God's deliverance, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 speaks of finding strength in weakness and grace being sufficient without explicit deliverance.
2 Corinthians 12:9: 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 Hebrews 12:6
Psalms 31:21 praises divine mercy in protection, but Hebrews 12:6 indicates that God disciplines those He loves, suggesting suffering as part of divine love.
Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.