Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 42:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 42:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 42:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, when we feel sad or worried, we should remember to have hope in God because He will help us and make us feel better. Even if we feel down now, we can still thank God because He is always there to help us.

Psalms 42:5: Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and [why] art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him [for] the help of his countenance. [cast: Heb. bowed] [praise: or, give thanks] [for the...: or, his presence is salvation]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse says to be anxious for nothing, which contradicts the expression of distress and questioning in Psalms 42:5.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

This verse calls for constant rejoicing, in contrast to the despair and downcast spirit in Psalms 42:5.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse advises against worrying about life, which contradicts the sense of turmoil in Psalms 42:5.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with John 14:1

This verse tells believers not to let their hearts be troubled, opposing the troubled soul in Psalms 42:5.

John 14:1: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
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