Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 91:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 91:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 91:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, when someone stays close to God, they are kept safe and protected by Him. It's like being under a big, strong tree that keeps you safe from the rain.

Psalms 91:1: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [abide: Heb. lodge]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

While Psalms 91:1 speaks of protection for those who dwell with God, this verse indicates that God allows both good and evil to happen to everyone, just as He sends rain on the just and the unjust.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with Job 14:1

Contradicts by highlighting the fragility and trouble inherent in human life, even for those close to God, unlike the assurance of safety in Psalms 91:1.

Job 14:1: Man [that is] born of a woman [is] of few days, and full of trouble. [few...: Heb. short of days]

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus states that His followers will have tribulation in the world, as opposed to the safe and secure dwelling place described in Psalms 91:1.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

Indicates that all who live godly in Christ will suffer persecution, which contradicts the notion of being shielded in the manner described in Psalms 91:1.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15

The verse observes how the righteous perish in their righteousness, contradicting the protective assurance in Psalms 91:1.

Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:12

Speaks about facing fiery trials, suggesting an experience contrary to the security found in dwelling under the shadow of the Almighty in Psalms 91:1.

1 Peter 4:12: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

Contradiction with Luke 13:4

Implies that calamities can befall anyone regardless of their level of righteousness, in contrast to the protective promise in Psalms 91:1.

Luke 13:4: Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? [sinners: or, debtors]

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1

Suggests that sometimes the righteous are taken away to prevent them from facing evil, a contrast to the continual protection suggested in Psalms 91:1.

Isaiah 57:1: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]
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