Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, this means that God keeps him safe and watches over him even when he is asleep. It shows that he trusts God to protect him all the time.

Psalms 3:5: I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9-11

These verses warn against slumber and promote vigilance, contradicting the peaceful rest described in Psalms 3:5.

Proverbs 6:9-11: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:33-34

These verses caution against sleep leading to poverty, contrasting with the protective rest mentioned in Psalms 3:5.

Proverbs 24:33-34: [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

Contradiction with Mark 13:36

This verse speaks of staying awake and being on alert, which contradicts the sense of safety in sleep found in Psalms 3:5.

Mark 13:36: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6

This verse advises believers to remain awake and sober, in contrast to the confidence in peaceful sleep in Psalms 3:5.

1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
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