Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 76:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 76:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 76:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Psalms, brave people who thought they were strong got defeated and couldn't fight back because God showed that He is more powerful than anyone.

Psalms 76:5: The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.

Contradiction with Psalms 6:2

While Psalms 76:5 speaks of the prideful and mighty being spoiled, Psalms 6:2 requests mercy and healing from God, showing human fragility and reliance on divine strength.

Psalms 6:2: Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I [am] weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

Contradiction with Psalms 37:17

Psalms 76:5 describes the failure of the mighty without God's support, whereas Psalms 37:17 states that the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous, emphasizing divine reinforcement for believers.

Psalms 37:17: For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

Contradiction with Psalms 73:3

This verse deals with envy towards the prosperity of the wicked, which could be seen as a contradiction to Psalms 76:5 where the strong fail, suggesting in 73:3 that they actually flourish.

Psalms 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

While Psalms 76:5 talks about the spoiling of the proud, Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, emphasizing humility rather than the downfall described in Psalms 76:5.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:30

Contradicts the notion in Psalms 76:5 of the mighty failing by reminding that even young, strong individuals will grow weary, yet those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

Isaiah 40:30: Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
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