Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 60:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 60:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 60:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God has given a special sign or flag to those who respect and love Him, so they can show the world what is true and right. This helps people know that following God is good and important.

Psalms 60:4: Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Psalms 60:4 suggests reliance on God's power in battle; Proverbs 21:31 emphasizes human preparation.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Ecclesiastes 9:11 highlights time and chance affecting outcomes, contradicting the certainty of divine intervention in Psalms 60:4.

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 Jeremiah 17:5

Jeremiah 17:5 warns against relying on human strength rather than God, contrasting Psalms 60:4, which promotes trust in divine deliverance.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Isaiah 31:1 condemns reliance on military might, conflicting with the assurance of God's support in battle in Psalms 60:4.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Zechariah 4:6 emphasizes reliance on God's Spirit, not might or power, which contrasts the military imagery in Psalms 60:4.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
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