Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 71:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 71:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 71:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is telling God that he trusts Him and asks God to keep him safe and not get mixed up or lost.

Psalms 71:1: In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse emphasizes the futility of trusting in man, whereas Psalm 71:1 emphasizes trust in divine protection, suggesting that trust should be in God rather than humans.

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 Proverbs 28:26

While Psalms 71:1 advocates trusting in God's protection, Proverbs 28:26 warns against trusting one's own heart, which can imply the frailty of personal judgment and the need for divine guidance.

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

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