Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 53:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 53:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 53:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of this Psalm, people who were against God were scared even when they didn't need to be because God would defeat them and make them feel foolish. God didn't like what they were doing, so He made sure they couldn't win.

Psalms 53:5: There were they in great fear, [where] no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth [against] thee: thou hast put [them] to shame, because God hath despised them. [were...: Heb. they feared a fear]

Contradiction with Psalms 91:7

This verse suggests divine protection for the faithful, whereas Psalms 53:5 indicates fear and disarray among the wicked.

Psalms 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse provides assurance and encouragement from God, contradicting the fear and panic described in Psalms 53:5.

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 Proverbs 3:25-26

These verses promise safety and confidence for the righteous, opposing the theme of fear and turmoil in Psalms 53:5.

Proverbs 3:25-26: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Speaks of walking through the valley without fear because of God's presence, unlike the trepidation seen in Psalms 53:5.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Paradox #1

Psalms 53:5 discusses God's judgment on those who do evil. A potential contradiction might be the idea that a loving and merciful God also punishes people harshly, which can seem inconsistent with the concepts of forgiveness and compassion. This can create a conflict between the notions of justice and mercy.

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