Contradiction with James 1:17
While Psalms 4:7 emphasizes internal gladness from God, James 1:17 attributes all gifts and joy as coming from above, showing a broader perspective that includes other forms of giving.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:26
Psalms 4:7 speaks of personal joy, whereas Ecclesiastes 2:26 implies that joy is given to those who please God, thus suggesting a condition for receiving joy.
Ecclesiastes 2:26: For [God] giveth to a man that [is] good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to [him that is] good before God. This also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit. [in his...: Heb. before him]
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
Psalms 4:7 indicates joy as a divine gift, while Proverbs 13:21 suggests joy as a consequence of righteousness, highlighting a more cause-and-effect approach.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:25
Psalms 4:7 focuses on divine joy, but Hebrews 11:25 contrasts this with choosing temporary sinful pleasures over God's joy.
Hebrews 11:25: Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21
Psalms 4:7 centers on joy, whereas Isaiah 57:21 indicates that the wicked will have no peace, suggesting that not all will experience this divine joy.
Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.