Contradiction with James 1:2-3
While Psalms 66:10 speaks about God testing and refining people, James 1:2-3 encourages believers to count it all joy when facing trials, as it produces patience, suggesting a positive view on trials rather than a purely testing one.
James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Psalms 66:10 mentions God's testing, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 emphasizes God’s plans for prosperity and hope, potentially presenting a more positive intent than simply being tested.
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 Lamentations 3:33-34
Psalms 66:10 focuses on God testing individuals, while Lamentations 3:33-34 states God does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone, highlighting a differing perspective on God's intentions.
Lamentations 3:33-34: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:10
Psalms 66:10 talks about testing, but 1 Peter 5:10 suggests that after suffering, God will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish, offering a hopeful conclusion rather than focusing on the act of testing itself.
1 Peter 5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:11
Psalms 66:10 considers testing, yet Hebrews 12:11 notes that discipline seems unpleasant at first but yields righteousness, implying a corrective, rather than strictly testing, purpose.
Hebrews 12:11: Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.