Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 49:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 49:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 49:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, we shouldn't be afraid when bad things happen or when we do something wrong because God is with us and can help us. Believers think that trusting God can make us brave even when things seem scary.

Psalms 49:5: Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, [when] the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse teaches not to worry about life, contrasting Psalms 49:5 which questions why one should fear in days of evil.

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 Philippians 4:6

Encourages not to be anxious about anything, contradicting the fear expressed in Psalms 49:5.

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 Isaiah 41:10

Directly opposes the fear in Psalms 49:5 by assuring God's presence and strength.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Suggests that God gives a spirit of power and not of fear, conflicting with the fear mentioned in Psalms 49:5.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Promises peace and tells not to be troubled or afraid, which contrasts with the fear in Psalms 49:5.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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