Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
This verse depicts God as a present help in trouble, contrasting with Psalm 74:3 which portrays a scene of desolation.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse emphasizes renewal and strength from God, contrary to the devastation described in Psalm 74:3.
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 Psalm 121:4
This verse assures that God does not slumber in protecting His people, which contradicts the apparent neglect in Psalm 74:3.
Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse reassures that God will not leave nor forsake His people, contrasting with the abandonment sensed in Psalm 74:3.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse encourages fearlessness because God is with His people, whereas Psalm 74:3 reflects a dire state.
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.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God’s plans to prosper His people, directly opposing the destruction implied in Psalm 74:3.
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 Romans 8:28
This verse suggests all things work for good for those who love God, contrasting with the ruin in Psalm 74:3.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:22-23
This verse speaks of God's mercies being new every morning, unlike the desolation in Psalm 74:3.
Lamentations 3:22-23: [It is of] the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.