Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christians, this verse means that people who do bad things won't be able to be close to God or be with good people when it's time for God to decide about everyone's lives. They believe it's important to try to be good and do the right things.

Psalms 1:5: Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse states that if the wicked turn from their sins and follow God's statutes, they will live, which contradicts Psalms 1:5 about the ungodly not standing in judgment.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

This verse mentions that the wicked should forsake their ways and that God will forgive them, which contradicts the implication in Psalms 1:5 of no redemption for the ungodly.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Luke 23:39-43

This passage describes the penitent thief on the cross being assured of paradise despite his past, which contrasts with Psalms 1:5's implication of judgment for the ungodly.

Luke 23:39-43: And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
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