Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 62:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 62:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 62:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is like a safe place and a strong rock for us. He helps us and makes us feel proud and protected.

Psalms 62:7: In God [is] my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, [and] my refuge, [is] in God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse suggests that trust in man, rather than God, leads to curses, while Psalms 62:7 emphasizes relying solely on God for salvation and glory.

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 Psalms 146:3-4

These verses advise not putting trust in princes and mortal men, whose plans perish, which contrasts with the theme of divine trust in Psalms 62:7.

Psalms 146:3-4: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

This verse implies that trusting one's own heart is foolish, while Psalms 62:7 emphasizes trusting in God, not self-reliance.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

It warns against seeking help from Egypt and relying on horses, which conflicts with the message of relying entirely on God as presented in Psalms 62:7.

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 Isaiah 30:1-2

It mentions the futility of making plans without the Lord, contradicting the dependence on God alone advocated in Psalms 62:7.

Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises trusting in the Lord rather than one's own understanding, which seems contrary to Psalms 62:7 in emphasizing reliance on God as opposed to self.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Suggests obedience is better than sacrifice, which contrasts with relying on God for glory and salvation in Psalms 62:7.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
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