Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God knowing the plans He has for individuals, suggesting a personal plan, contrasting with the divine will concept of Psalms 57:2.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse indicates man's heart devises his way, potentially opposing God's ultimate purpose in Psalms 57:2.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that time and chance happen to all, implying randomness contrary to the divine purpose in Psalms 57:2.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
This verse highlights God's thoughts and ways being higher, which could contrast with the seeking of God's known purposes in Psalms 57:2.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse portrays all things working together for good, which might conflict with individual purposes of God for each in Psalms 57:2.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:13
Here, God works in believers to will and to act, which could oppose the idea of God's distant fulfillment of purpose in Psalms 57:2.
Philippians 2:13: For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.