Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1
This verse warns against the deceitfulness of wine, depicting it as a mocker, contrasting with Psalms 104:15 which suggests wine as a source of gladness.
Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:31-32
These verses caution against even looking at wine when it is red and delightful, highlighting its eventual harm, which contradicts the positive portrayal in Psalms 104:15.
Proverbs 23:31-32: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
This verse advises believers not to be drunk with wine, connecting it with excess and negative behavior, contrasting with the joyfulness attributed to wine in Psalms 104:15.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:11
This verse laments those who pursue strong drink from morning till night, associating it with spiritual insensitivity, whereas Psalms 104:15 mentions wine as bringing gladness to the heart.
Isaiah 5:11: Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, [that] they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, [till] wine inflame them! [inflame: of, pursue]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15
This verse condemns the act of giving a neighbor drink to make them drunk, toppling the agreeable aspect of wine suggested in Psalms 104:15.
Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
Contradiction with Romans 14:21
This verse recommends abstaining from wine if it causes a brother to stumble, suggesting a cautionary stance that contrasts with the gladness wine is said to bring in Psalms 104:15.
Romans 14:21: [It is] good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor [any thing] whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Paradox #1
Psalms 104:15 speaks about wine bringing joy, which might seem to contradict other parts of the Bible that warn against excessive drinking and drunkenness, such as in Proverbs 20:1 or Ephesians 5:18. The apparent inconsistency is between celebrating wine as positive and cautioning against its abuse.