Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 44:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 44:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 44:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalms, God helps us be strong and brave. With God's help, we can win over things and people that try to harm us.

Psalms 44:5: Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse suggests preparedness and reliance on one's resources ("The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD"), which can contradict the sole trust in divine strength and victory depicted in Psalms 44:5.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

This verse ("Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword") advocates for peace and refrains from battle, which contradicts the encouragement of active confrontation found in Psalms 44:5.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

This verse emphasizes success through the Spirit ("Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts"), potentially contradicting the call to physical conquest in Psalms 44:5.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking vengeance or battle ("Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord"), contrary to the active battle imagery in Psalms 44:5.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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