Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
Psalms 47:9 suggests the noble gathering of people with understanding, while Ecclesiastes 9:5 states that the dead know nothing, highlighting a lack of awareness.
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 John 18:36
Psalms 47:9 portrays earthly kings as belonging to God, but John 18:36 shows Christ's kingdom as not of this world, challenging the association of earthly rulers with divine rule.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:26-27
Psalms 47:9 emphasizes the nobility, yet 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 states that God chose the foolish and weak, contrasting the focus on the noble or mighty.
1 Corinthians 1:26-27: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, [are called]:
Contradiction with James 4:4
Psalms 47:9 presents the idea of harmony among rulers with God, whereas James 4:4 views friendship with the world as enmity with God, implying a contradiction with worldly allegiances.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.