Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 37:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 37:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 37:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, if you trust God and do good things, you will have a safe place to live and always have enough to eat. It’s a way of saying God will take care of you.

Psalms 37:3: Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. [verily: Heb. in truth, or, stableness]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse emphasizes that trusting in man brings a curse, contrary to the idea in Psalms 37:3 of trusting in the Lord, who is not human.

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 Jeremiah 48:7

This verse warns against trusting in works and riches, while Psalms 37:3 advises trusting in the Lord, suggesting differing sources of security.

Jeremiah 48:7: For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity [with] his priests and his princes together.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

It states that trusting one's own heart is foolish, contrasting with Psalms 37:3 which encourages trust in the Lord, suggesting different centers of trust.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 36:6

The verse warns against trusting in Egypt (a broken reed), contrasting with trust in the Lord in Psalms 37:3.

Isaiah 36:6: Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so [is] Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2

Advises against seeking help in Egypt, highlighting misplaced trust, which contradicts the assurance of trusting in the Lord in Psalms 37:3.

Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
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