Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 85:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 85:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 85:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, God is close to those who respect and love Him, and this brings goodness and happiness to the land. This means that if people trust in God, He will help them and make their world a better place.

Psalms 85:9: Surely his salvation [is] nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.

Contradiction with Psalms 85:10

This verse suggests that mercy and truth are in harmony, contrasting with Psalms 85:9, which implies a potential expectation of judgment rather than peace.

Psalms 85:10: Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other].

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse talks about bringing a sword, not peace, which contradicts the notion of peace near in Psalms 85:9.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

This verse criticizes those who claim there is peace when there is none, contradicting the assurance of peace in Psalms 85:9.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse speaks about sudden destruction coming when they say 'peace and safety,' contradicting the promised peace in Psalms 85:9.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

This verse states there is no peace for the wicked, contradicting the peace for those near in Psalms 85:9.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
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