Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 40:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 40:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 40:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, a person who trusts God and doesn’t follow people who think too highly of themselves or who tell lies is very happy and blessed. This means it's important to rely on God and stay away from people who don’t tell the truth.

Psalms 40:4: Blessed [is] that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse contradicts Psalms 40:4 by emphasizing that trusting in man rather than God leads to a curse, while Psalms 40:4 states that those who trust in the Lord are blessed, not the opposite.

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 Proverbs 3:5

This verse might appear contradictory as it tells us to trust in the Lord with all your heart, but relies on one’s own understanding instead of trust in people or oneself, in contrast to cautioning against those who trust in pride and falsehood as in Psalms 40:4.

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

Paradox #1

This verse talks about trusting in the Lord and not turning to prideful or false figures. A moral conflict might arise for someone who values both faith and self-reliance, as the verse suggests prioritizing trust in God over one's own understanding or other influences. This could appear inconsistent for individuals who believe that both faith and personal discernment should guide their actions.

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