Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 141:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 141:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 141:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the writer of this Psalm, he wants his prayers to be like a nice smell that goes up to God, just like how incense smells nice when it burns. He also wants lifting his hands in prayer to be like giving God a special gift in the evening.

Psalms 141:2: Let my prayer be set forth before thee [as] incense; [and] the lifting up of my hands [as] the evening sacrifice. [set...: Heb. directed]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse contradicts Psalms 141:2 by warning against praying openly to be seen by others, whereas Psalms 141:2 presents open prayer as a positive offering to God.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13

This verse speaks against bringing meaningless offerings, seemingly contradictory to Psalms 141:2, where prayer is likened to a sacrificial offering.

Isaiah 1:13: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

These verses depict God rejecting solemn assemblies and offerings, opposing Psalms 141:2 where prayer as an offering is favorably accepted.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse states that those who neglect the law, their prayer is an abomination, contrasting with Psalms 141:2 where prayer is seen as a worthy offering.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9

This verse highlights hypocrisy in worship, contradicting Psalms 141:2 where prayer and worship are sincere and favorable.

Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
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