Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 48:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 48:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 48:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the kings came together and walked by, feeling amazed and surprised. This shows how everyone is impressed by the powerful city that God has protected.

Psalms 48:4: For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

While Psalms 48:4 speaks of kings assembling together in a perhaps cooperative manner, Proverbs 16:18 cautions against pride and downfall, suggesting that such gatherings might lead to negative outcomes due to pride.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

Whereas Psalms 48:4 may imply unity among the kings, Luke 12:51-53 speaks to division and conflict, directly contradicting the notion of peaceful assembly.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with James 4:1

Psalms 48:4 might suggest harmony among rulers, but James 4:1 speaks to wars and fights that can arise from desires among people, including leaders.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

Psalms 48:4 describes a gathering, but Ecclesiastes 1:14 refers to the vanity of worldly endeavors, suggesting futility in such assemblies.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:17

While Psalms 48:4 highlights the assembly of kings, Isaiah 40:17 diminishes their significance, stating all nations are as nothing before God.

Isaiah 40:17: All nations before him [are] as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
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