Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 56:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 56:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 56:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he asks God to be kind and protect him because people are trying to hurt him and make him feel worried every day. David trusts God to help him when he feels scared or in trouble.

Psalms 56:1: [To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. [Michtam...: or, A golden Psalm of David]

Contradiction with Psalms 37:25

This verse states, "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." It contradicts the pleading for mercy in the sense that it assures the righteous are never forsaken.

Psalms 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:33

This verse says, "The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just," suggesting that only the wicked need mercy, contradicting the plea for divine mercy from those not wicked.

Proverbs 3:33: The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Contradiction with 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." This verse asserts God's protection and help, which contrasts with the feeling of being oppressed and in need of mercy.

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 Matthew 11:28

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This verse offers rest to those burdened, possibly contradicting the notion of constant struggle and oppression mentioned in Psalms 56:1.

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

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." This verse contradicts the feeling of needing mercy or deliverance from oppression by declaring sufficient strength and support through Christ.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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