Contradiction with Matthew 4:6
This verse contradicts by having Satan misuse Psalm 91:12 to tempt Jesus, implying that divine protection can be tested.
Matthew 4:6: And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:16
It contradicts Psalm 91:12 by instructing not to test God, suggesting a limitation to God's protection implied in Psalms 91:12.
Deuteronomy 6:16: Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.
Contradiction with Job 13:15
This verse suggests enduring faith despite hardship, contrasting the assured protection in Psalm 91:12.
Job 13:15: Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. [maintain: Heb. prove, or, argue]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
It contradicts by implying life's unpredictability, not aligning with the certainty of protection promised in Psalm 91:12.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Paradox #1
Psalms 91:12 describes divine protection, suggesting that followers will be kept safe from harm. A potential conflict arises when considering the reality of suffering and harm experienced by believers, which might seem inconsistent with this promise of protection. This leads to questions about why bad things happen to good people if such divine protection is assured.