Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 62:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 62:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 62:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, only God is like a strong rock and can save me; He keeps me safe like a tall tower, so I won't be shaken or scared.

Psalms 62:2: He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. [defence: Heb. high place]

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.
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