Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 73:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 73:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 73:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of this Psalm, they were feeling very close to making a big mistake or doing something wrong. They felt like they were about to lose their way, like when you're about to fall but you catch yourself just in time.

Psalms 73:2: But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:26-27

These verses advise pondering the path of your feet and turning not to the right hand nor to the left, promoting steadfastness, whereas Psalms 73:2 speaks of slipping and instability.

Proverbs 4:26-27: Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. [let...: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Trusting in the Lord and acknowledging Him are encouraged for guidance, contrasting the admission of slipping due to doubt and envy in Psalms 73:2.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

This verse talks about those who wait on the Lord renewing their strength and not fainting, contradicting the idea of slipping as expressed in Psalms 73:2.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with James 1:6-8

These verses describe a double-minded man as unstable, but encouraged to have faith without wavering, countering the wavering footing mentioned in Psalms 73:2.

James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Psalm 18:36

This verse speaks of God enlarging someone's steps and preventing their feet from slipping, in direct contrast to the notion of slipping in Psalms 73:2.

Psalm 18:36: Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. [my feet: Heb. mine ankles]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12

It warns those who think they stand to take heed lest they fall, implying vigilance, while Psalms 73:2 admits to an already slipping state.

1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:12-13

Encourages strengthening weak knees and making straight paths, opposing the narrative of feet slipping in Psalms 73:2 due to uncertainty.

Hebrews 12:12-13: Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
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