Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse contradicts Psalms 75:7 by emphasizing that reliance on human strength or leadership is cursed, whereas Psalms 75:7 indicates that God is the one who promotes and demotes people.
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 suggests that time and chance happen to everyone, implying randomness, whereas Psalms 75:7 emphasizes divine control and order in raising and lowering individuals.
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 Matthew 4:8-9
This verse depicts Satan offering all the kingdoms of the world, suggesting power can come from sources other than God, contradicting Psalms 75:7 which states that God alone promotes and disposes.
Matthew 4:8-9: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Contradiction with Hosea 4:6
This verse suggests that people are destroyed for lack of knowledge, which seems to contradict Psalms 75:7's message that God is the sole judge and actor in raising and lowering, independent of human actions.
Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
This verse shows the Israelites rejecting God as their ruler in favor of a human king, suggesting human agency in leadership choice, in contrast to Psalms 75:7 where God Himself is in control of exaltation and abasement.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with James 1:13-14
This verse states God does not tempt anyone with evil, which could imply limitation in divine control, indirectly contrasting Psalms 75:7 which asserts God's absolute role in human affairs, including demotion.
James 1:13-14: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Paradox #1
Psalms 75:7 talks about God being the one who decides who rises and falls. A possible contradiction or inconsistency might be the question of free will versus divine control. If God decides people's fates, it could seem like human actions and choices don't truly matter. This can lead to confusion about the role of personal responsibility and effort in achieving success or facing failure.