Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 75:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 75:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 75:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, good things and chances to do well come from God, not from anywhere else in the world. People believe God is the one who makes sure they go in the right direction and succeed.

Psalms 75:6: For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. [south: Heb. desert]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse states that cursed is the man who trusts in man, implying reliance on human means for upliftment, whereas Psalms 75:6 attributes promotion solely to God, not human endeavors.

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 Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse mentions that time and chance happen to all, emphasizing unpredictability and human effort, contrasting with Psalms 75:6’s notion of divine control over promotion.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse instructs humility before the Lord for exaltation, suggesting human action of humility is required, while Psalms 75:6 attributes exaltation purely to God's will, independent of human action.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses emphasize trusting in the Lord with all one's heart and not relying on one's own understanding, which underscores a need for reliance, contrasting with Psalms 75:6’s emphasis on divine origin for advancement.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who exalt themselves shall be abased, while those who humble themselves shall be exalted, introducing a human aspect of self-action absent in Psalms 75:6.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse highlights that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, implying internal qualities matter, which could contrast with the unconditional divine promotion in Psalms 75:6.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
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