Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 55:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 55:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 55:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the person is feeling very sad and scared, like their heart hurts inside and death seems really frightening. Christians might see this as a time to trust God for comfort and help when feeling afraid.

Psalms 55:4: My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

This verse talks about the peace of God guarding our hearts, which contrasts with the turmoil and pain described in Psalms 55:4.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Here, Jesus offers peace, which is contrary to the heartache and fear expressed in Psalms 55:4.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:3

This verse describes perfect peace for those who trust in God, differing from the troubled heart in Psalms 55:4.

Isaiah 26:3: Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. [perfect...: Heb. peace, peace] [mind: or, thought, or, imagination]

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

Speaks of God giving a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not fear, contrasting the anguish in Psalms 55:4.

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 1 John 4:18

Talks about perfect love casting out fear, unlike the fearful heart described in Psalms 55:4.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus invites the weary to find rest, opposite the restlessness found in Psalms 55:4.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:6

Focuses on life and peace through spiritual mindedness, which is contrary to the heaviness of heart in Psalms 55:4.

Romans 8:6: For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace. [to be carnally...: Gr. the minding of the flesh] [to be spiritually...: Gr. the minding of the Spirit]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Describes God as a comforter in tribulation, different from the isolated sorrow in Psalms 55:4.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
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