Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 41:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 41:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 41:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, who is believed to be the author of the book, he is asking God to be kind and help him get better so that he can deal with those who have hurt him. Christians understand this verse as a prayer for help and strength to face challenges.

Psalms 41:10: But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

While Psalms 41:10 speaks of mercy and support, Proverbs 3:34 asserts that God scorns the scorners, contrasting with the divine support mentioned in Psalms.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:31-32

Psalms 41:10 talks about God's uplifting help, whereas Lamentations discusses God casting off, albeit with eventual mercy, suggesting a different immediate experience.

Lamentations 3:31-32: For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

Psalms 41:10 mentions peace and reassurance from God, while Isaiah 57:21 states there is no peace for the wicked, implying a condition to experiencing God's support.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Psalms 41:10 reflects support from God for those in need, but James 4:6 highlights that grace is given to the humble, implying that not everyone receives divine support.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Job 5:13

Psalms 41:10 assures God's help and sustenance, yet Job 5:13 describes God catching the wise in their craftiness, showing a different aspect of divine intervention.

Job 5:13: He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

Psalms 41:10 reflects God's selective grace, while Matthew 5:45 suggests God provides for both the just and unjust, a broader distribution of divine attention.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
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