Contradiction with Psalms 118:8
While Psalms 71:5 talks about trusting exclusively in God from one's youth, Psalms 118:8 suggests a more general principle that it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man, implying a broader context of trust at any age.
Psalms 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Psalms 71:5 speaks of personal trust in God from one's youth, but Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in humans instead of God, highlighting the potential for misplaced trust.
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 3:5-6
The emphasis on trusting in the Lord in Proverbs 3:5-6 involves not leaning on one's understanding, creating a contrast with Psalms 71:5's focus on youth-specific reliance.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:12
Suggests that youth should be an example in faith, contrasting with Psalms 71:5 which specifically mentions trusting from youth, focusing instead on demonstrating faith regardless of age.
1 Timothy 4:12: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Provides a more general assurance of God's presence without specifying trust from youth, differing from Psalms 71:5’s focus on early life trust.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.