Contradiction with Exodus 4:10
Moses expresses his inability to speak well, contradicting the notion in Psalms 8:2 that God ordains strength through even the simplest expressions.
Exodus 4:10: And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. [eloquent: Heb. a man of words] [heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day]
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21
This verse claims power of life and death is in the tongue, whereas Psalms 8:2 suggests that God ordains strength through infants, not necessarily through articulate speech.
Proverbs 18:21: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Paul states that God chooses the foolish to shame the wise, which seems contradictory to the idea of using infants to establish strength as mentioned in Psalms 8:2, implying strength comes through wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Job 12:2
Job sarcastically claims that wisdom will die with his friends, contradicting the idea in Psalms 8:2 that wisdom and strength can come from the mouths of babes, as it implies wisdom is limited to certain people.
Job 12:2: No doubt but ye [are] the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:31-32
This passage emphasizes the wisdom and choice of words for the righteous, contradicting the notion that mere instinctive words or cries of babes, as in Psalms 8:2, can convey strength.
Proverbs 10:31-32: The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6
Jeremiah's claim of being too young to speak seems to contradict Psalms 8:2 where even the young (infants) are seen as vessels of divine strength and communication.
Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.
Contradiction with James 3:5
The verse highlights the tongue's potential for great harm, contradicting the idea in Psalms 8:2 that speech, even from infants, serves to establish divine strength against adversaries.
James 3:5: Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! [a matter: or, wood]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:16
This verse suggests wisdom is more valuable than might, whereas, in Psalms 8:2, strength is attributed to the mouths of babes, not necessarily tied to wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 9:16: Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard.
Paradox #1
Psalms 8:2 talks about strength coming from the speech of children and infants. Some might see a conflict because typically, strength is associated with power or maturity, not the innocence or simplicity of children. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible where strength or power is attributed to God, adults, or leaders.
Paradox #2
Psalms 8:2 describes strength and praise coming from children and infants. The contradiction could be seen in how the Bible sometimes portrays those who are powerful and wise as being chosen or favored. This verse suggests that God finds strength and praise in the seemingly weak or inexperienced, like children, which might conflict with the idea that only the powerful or wise are valuable or significant.