Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Psalms, when other people pass by and see him, they take things from him and make fun of him, making him feel embarrassed in front of his neighbors.

Psalms 89:41: All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.

Contradiction with Psalms 18:2

This verse describes God as a protector and fortress, which contradicts Psalms 89:41 where protection is lacking.

Psalms 18:2: The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower. [my strength: Heb. my rock]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

It states God is a present help in trouble, contradicting the exposure to enemies in Psalms 89:41.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Psalm 91:7-10

Assures of God's protection from harm, unlike the vulnerability depicted in Psalms 89:41.

Psalm 91:7-10: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God promises strength and support, contrary to the forsakenness in Psalms 89:41.

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 Hebrews 13:5

God promises never to leave or forsake, contradictory to the situation in Psalms 89:41.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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