Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 55:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 55:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 55:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the Psalms, he is saying that he will pray to God in the evening, morning, and at noon, and God will listen to him. Christians understand this as a way to show how important it is to talk to God any time of the day, because God always hears their prayers.

Psalms 55:17: Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

It discourages vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Psalms 55:17 emphasizes praying three times a day.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

It suggests praying in private, contrasting with the open routine of praying at specified times in Psalms 55:17.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:17

It advocates for praying without ceasing, while Psalms 55:17 specifies set times for prayer.

1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.
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