Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse suggests that God allows both good and evil to happen to everyone, contradicting the promise of protection.
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 1:8-12
This passage shows God allowing Job, a faithful servant, to be tested through suffering, contradicting the implication of assured protection.
Job 1:8-12: And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that [there is] none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? [considered: Heb. set thy heart on]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse states that time and chance happen to all, which contradicts the idea of specific divine protection for the faithful.
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.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
Paul speaks of a thorn in his flesh given by God; this contradicts the promise of protection for those who love Him.
2 Corinthians 12:7-9: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
Contradiction with James 1:2-3
Encouragement to find joy in trials that test faith seems to contradict the promise of divine protection from hardships.
James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Paradox #1
Psalm 91:14 emphasizes God's protection and love for those who are devoted to Him. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise if someone believes that bad things should never happen to devoted believers, but real life shows that even devoted believers can experience hardship. This could create a perceived inconsistency between the promise of protection and the reality of life's challenges.