Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 55:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 55:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 55:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he wants to quickly find a safe place to hide from the scary storm. It's like when you run inside to stay safe during a thunderstorm.

Psalms 55:8: I would hasten my escape from the windy storm [and] tempest.

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.
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