Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 56:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 56:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 56:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, who wrote this Psalm, he felt scared because lots of people were trying to hurt him every day. But he prayed to God, who is the most powerful, to keep him safe.

Psalms 56:2: Mine enemies would daily swallow [me] up: for [they be] many that fight against me, O thou most High. [enemies: Heb. observers]

Contradiction with Psalms 27:1

Contradicts by stating that the Lord is a protector and eliminates fear, implying confidence against enemies.

Psalms 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Suggests believers should have no fear of opposition, claiming that if God is for us, no one can be against us.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Contradicts by affirming that no weapon or opposition will succeed against God's servants.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

States that God has given a spirit of power and not fear, contradicting the feeling of being overpowered by enemies.

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 Philippians 4:13

Asserts that through Christ, one can do all things, suggesting empowerment rather than oppression by foes.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 4:4

Indicates that believers have overcome opponents because the one in them is greater than anyone in the world, opposing a sense of being subdued by enemies.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
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