Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that time and chance happen to everyone, implying that no one is completely safe from harm, contradicting the idea of divine protection in Psalms 91:3.
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 Proverbs 22:3
This verse implies that prudence is required to avoid danger, suggesting that one’s actions contribute to safety, which contradicts the notion of being delivered solely by divine intervention in Psalms 91:3.
Proverbs 22:3: A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
Contradiction with Job 1:10
This verse highlights a hedge of protection as a special blessing, indicating not everyone receives it, contrasting the universal promise of deliverance in Psalms 91:3.
Job 1:10: Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. [substance: or, cattle]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:45
This verse states that God makes the sun rise and fall on both the evil and the good, implying that both can face similar circumstances, which contrasts with the specific deliverance mentioned in Psalms 91:3.
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 2 Corinthians 11:26-27
Paul recounts experiencing numerous dangers, implying even the faithful may face perils, which contradicts the promise of deliverance from danger in Psalms 91:3.
2 Corinthians 11:26-27: [In] journeyings often, [in] perils of waters, [in] perils of robbers, [in] perils by [mine own] countrymen, [in] perils by the heathen, [in] perils in the city, [in] perils in the wilderness, [in] perils in the sea, [in] perils among false brethren;
Paradox #1
The verse suggests a promise of protection from danger. Scientifically, it is inconsistent because people still face illnesses and dangers despite beliefs or faith, showing that outcomes are not solely influenced by spiritual promises.