Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
Psalms 89:17 attributes strength and honor to God, whereas Proverbs 21:31 suggests that safety and victory can be prepared by human effort (the horse).
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Psalms 89:17 emphasizes God's strength and favor, whereas Isaiah 41:10 emphasizes God's provision of strength to humans, suggesting they can be strong independently.
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 17:5
Psalms 89:17 highlights God’s provision of strength, while Jeremiah 17:5 warns against depending on human strength, implying a contradiction in the source of strength.
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 Job 39:19
Psalms 89:17 credits God with imparting strength, whereas Job 39:19 poses a rhetorical question implying horses have inherent strength independent of God.
Job 39:19: Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:11
Psalms 89:17 attributes power to God, but Habakkuk 1:11 describes people who attribute their strength to their gods or themselves, conflicting with the idea of God as the sole source of strength.
Habakkuk 1:11: Then shall [his] mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, [imputing] this his power unto his god.