Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the verse is a prayer asking God to remember and help with the hurt feelings that come from being teased or made fun of by others. It is like asking for God's help when you feel upset because people are being unkind.

Psalms 89:50: Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; [how] I do bear in my bosom [the reproach of] all the mighty people;

Contradiction with Psalms 18:2

Describes God as a protector and stronghold, whereas Psalms 89:50 speaks of reproach and suffering.

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 Psalms 91:11-12

Assures divine protection and angelic guardianship, contrasting with the sense of vulnerability in Psalms 89:50.

Psalms 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises God's presence and strength, which contrasts the feeling of neglect and reproach expressed in Psalms 89:50.

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 Deuteronomy 31:6

Encourages strength and courage with God's unending support, whereas Psalms 89:50 reflects on reproach and burden.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Offers assurance of God's unwavering presence, contrasting with the plea for remembrance in Psalms 89:50.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Declares that God is for us, opposing the theme of feeling forgotten or reproached in Psalms 89:50.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Speaks of God as a comforter, which contrasts the theme of enduring reproach in Psalms 89:50.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4: Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Promises that God will never leave or forsake us, offering a contrasting sentiment to the reproach mentioned in Psalms 89:50.

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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