Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 55:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 55:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 55:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the writer of the Psalms, this verse means that bad things and sadness are happening all the time in the city. He feels like there's trouble everywhere, both during the day and at night.

Psalms 55:10: Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorrow [are] in the midst of it.

Contradiction with Psalms 46:5

Psalms 46:5 states that God is in the midst of the city, and it shall not be moved, while Psalms 55:10 talks about mischief and sorrow being within the city.

Psalms 46:5: God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early. [and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:11

Proverbs 11:11 suggests that the city can be uplifted by the blessing of the upright, contrasting with Psalms 55:10 where destruction is associated with the city.

Proverbs 11:11: By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:1

Isaiah 26:1 speaks of a strong city with salvation for walls and bulwarks, whereas Psalms 55:10 highlights the presence of violence and strife in the city.

Isaiah 26:1: In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will [God] appoint [for] walls and bulwarks.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:8

Proverbs 29:8 mentions the wise turning away wrath, which contradicts the constant strife mentioned in Psalms 55:10.

Proverbs 29:8: Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath. [bring...: or, set a city on fire]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

Jeremiah 29:7 advises seeking the peace of the city, while Psalms 55:10 focuses on ongoing threats and tension within it.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
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