Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12
Psalms 41:2 suggests preservation of life for the upright, while 2 Timothy 3:12 states that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, contradicting the idea of being kept from harm.
2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Psalms 41:2 speaks of preservation from enemies, whereas John 16:33 acknowledges tribulation for believers, suggesting they will face hardships despite God's promises.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
Psalms 41:2 implies blessings for the righteous, while Matthew 5:45 indicates that God allows both the sun and rain to affect the evil and good equally, contradicting the idea of special preservation.
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.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
Psalms 41:2 highlights deliverance from adversity for the righteous, whereas Job 21:7 questions why the wicked live and prosper, suggesting an apparent contradiction in the experiences of the righteous and wicked.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3
Psalms 41:2 claims God’s protection for the upright, yet Psalm 73:3 expresses envy of the prosperity of the wicked, implying that the righteous may not always experience worldly preservation.
Psalm 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.