Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
While Psalm 62:2 emphasizes God as the only source of stability, Psalm 46:1 also values human effort by referring to God as "a very present help in trouble," implying human partnership in overcoming struggles.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Contradicts Psalm 62:2 by stating, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man," suggesting reliance on human strength is futile, whereas Psalm 62:2 omits such explicit warnings.
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 Lamentations 3:26
While Psalm 62:2 claims God as exclusive strength, Lamentations 3:26 advises waiting for the Lord's salvation, implying patience and perseverance alongside dependence.
Lamentations 3:26: [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15
Contradicts by linking salvation to returning and rest, rather than the steadfastness emphasized in Psalm 62:2.
Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises trusting in the Lord with all heart while leaning not on one’s own understanding, contrasting with neither explicit reliance on nor dismissal of personal insight in Psalm 62:2.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.