Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 42:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 42:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 42:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, when we feel sad or worried inside, we should remember to trust God and feel hopeful, because God is always there to make us feel better and happy again. We can praise Him and find joy because He is like a healer for our hearts.

Psalms 42:11: Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

Ecclesiastes 9:5 states that the dead know nothing, contradicting the hope and gratitude expressed in Psalms 42:11.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow, potentially conflicting with the introspective and troubled tone of Psalms 42:11.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Job 3:26

Job 3:26 speaks of unending turmoil, which contrasts with the hope and trust in God depicted in Psalms 42:11.

Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Lamentations 3:17 describes being far from peace, whereas Psalms 42:11 reflects emotional upliftment and consolation.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

1 Samuel 16:14 notes the departure of the Spirit of the Lord, whereas Psalms 42:11 speaks of a personal hope in God.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17

Ecclesiastes 2:17 expresses a hatred for life, which is at odds with the hopeful stance in Psalms 42:11.

Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
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