Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 31:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 31:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 31:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is like a strong rock and a safe place to hide, so he asks God to show him the right way to go because God is so great.

Psalms 31:3: For thou [art] my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While Psalms 31:3 emphasizes God as a guide and fortress, Proverbs 3:5 encourages trust in the Lord but warns against relying on one's own understanding, which can imply a more individual reliance rather than looking solely to God as a constant guide.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

Psalms 31:3 sees God as a direct guide, whereas Proverbs 28:26 suggests trusting in one’s heart or own understanding can lead to folly, emphasizing different perspectives on trust and guidance.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Psalms 31:3 speaks of God leading and guiding, yet Jeremiah 10:23 acknowledges that humans don't have control over their own steps, contradicting the notion of individual guidance with the idea that man cannot direct his path.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
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