Contradiction with Proverbs 10:2
Riches gained through wickedness do not profit, contradicting Psalms 49:7's implication that wealth cannot redeem one's soul.
Proverbs 10:2: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, contrasting with the futility of human ransom mentioned in Psalms 49:7.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1-2
Emphasizes receiving freely from God without cost, opposing the idea in Psalms 49:7 that wealth cannot save a soul.
Isaiah 55:1-2: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Encourages placing hope in God rather than wealth, challenging the notion in Psalms 49:7 of wealth's inability to redeem.
1 Timothy 6:17-19: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Mark 10:24-25
Declares the difficulty for the wealthy to enter God's kingdom, underwriting the idea of Psalms 49:7 that wealth cannot secure redemption.
Mark 10:24-25: And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Paradox #1
Psalms 49:7 suggests that no one can redeem another person or give God a ransom for them. This might seem inconsistent with the Christian belief that Jesus' sacrifice redeems humanity. It raises questions about how atonement works and who can achieve it.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction could relate to the concept of redemption and ransom. In ancient cultures, offering a ransom or payment for someone's life was a known practice, whereas this verse suggests a limitation to that concept. Some might see inconsistencies when comparing this notion with other religious or spiritual beliefs about redemption and salvation.
Paradox #3
This verse talks about how no person can pay the price to save another person's life forever. A potential contradiction arises when you consider the idea of sacrifice and atonement found elsewhere in religious teachings, where one can help or even save others, implying a possible inconsistency in the concept of redemption.