Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
While Psalms 55:8 mentions fleeing to escape distress, Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow and face challenges day by day.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Psalms 55:8 expresses a desire to escape turmoil, whereas Joshua 1:9 encourages strength and courage in the face of fear, not fleeing.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with James 1:2-3
Psalms 55:8 suggests avoidance of trouble, but James 1:2-3 commends embracing trials for spiritual growth rather than escaping them.
James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Romans 8:35-37
Psalms 55:8 indicates a wish to escape anguish, while Romans 8:35-37 assures believers that they are conquerors in tribulation through Christ.
Romans 8:35-37: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
In contrast to the flight in Psalms 55:8, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 speaks of welcoming weaknesses and difficulties for the power of Christ.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Unlike the escape in Psalms 55:8, Psalm 23:4 conveys confidence in facing evil with God’s presence and protection.
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.