Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will always be around and has set up a special seat to make fair decisions. This means God is strong and ready to help and guide us forever.

Psalms 9:7: But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.

Contradiction with Psalms 10:1

This verse questions why God seems to stand far off in times of trouble, whereas Psalms 9:7 asserts God's eternal presence on His throne.

Psalms 10:1: Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble?

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:15

Describes God as both dwelling in the high and holy place and with the contrite and humble, suggesting a duality that contrasts with the singular focus on God’s eternal throne in Psalms 9:7.

Isaiah 57:15: For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

States there is a time for every purpose, implying change, whereas Psalms 9:7 emphasizes the permanence of God's establishment.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

Questions why the wicked prosper, which contrasts with the implication in Psalms 9:7 of God's just and eternal reign.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

Questions God's toleration of wrongdoing, seemingly at odds with the consistent justice implied in Psalms 9:7.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
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