Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Psalms, God allowed the enemies of the king to win and be happy. The king's enemies got stronger and celebrated their victory.

Psalms 89:42: Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.

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.
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