Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, God promises to protect this special person so that bad people won't be able to hurt or take advantage of him. It's like saying God will keep him safe and strong from those who want to do wrong things to him.

Psalms 89:22: The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:14

This verse contradicts Psalms 89:22 by mentioning that the Lord stirred up an adversary against Solomon, whereas Psalms 89:22 states that the enemy shall not exact upon him.

1 Kings 11:14: And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king's seed in Edom.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:14

In this verse, the promise includes chastening with the rod of men, unlike Psalms 89:22, which mentions not suffering him to be afflicted by wickedness.

2 Samuel 7:14: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

Contradiction with Job 1:12

This verse contradicts Psalms 89:22 by allowing Satan to exert power over Job’s possessions, contrasting the assurance of protection in Psalms 89:22.

Job 1:12: And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath [is] in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. [power: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with Hosea 13:16

Suggests that harm will come to Samaria, conflicting with the assurance of protection from oppression in Psalms 89:22.

Hosea 13:16: Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 39:17

While it gives assurance of deliverance, it suggests prior danger, contrasting the consistent protection described in Psalms 89:22.

Jeremiah 39:17: But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou [art] afraid.
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