Contradiction with Psalms 89:41
This verse highlights destruction, whereas Psalms 89:42 emphasizes triumph.
Psalms 89:41: All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
Contradiction with Psalms 89:44
This verse mentions ceasing glory, contradicting the triumph in Psalms 89:42.
Psalms 89:44: Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground. [glory: Heb. brightness]
Contradiction with Psalms 89:46
This verse questions divine abandonment, conflicting with Psalms 89:42's victory aspect.
Psalms 89:46: How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Contradiction with Psalms 89:49
This verse inquires about promises, opposing the apparent fulfillment in Psalms 89:42.
Psalms 89:49: Lord, where [are] thy former lovingkindnesses, [which] thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7
This verse speaks of the Lord bringing low, contrasting the upward victories in Psalms 89:42.
1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Contradiction with Job 5:11
This verse says God sets on high those who are low, opposing the defeat mentioned elsewhere in Psalms 89.
Job 5:11: To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.