Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
While Psalms 78:8 mentions a stubborn and rebellious generation, Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages trust in the Lord and following His guidance wholeheartedly.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1-3
Psalms 78:8 speaks of a generation that does not set its heart aright, while Ephesians 6:1-3 advocates that children obey and honor their parents, which leads to stability and longevity in life.
Ephesians 6:1-3: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:14-15
Psalms 78:8 highlights disobedience, while Philippians 2:14-15 encourages living without complaining or arguing, so that believers may shine as lights in a dark generation.
Philippians 2:14-15: Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:12-13
The rebellious hearts in Psalms 78:8 contradict the call in Hebrews 3:12-13 to encourage one another daily to avoid a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.
Hebrews 3:12-13: Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Contradiction with James 1:22-25
Psalms 78:8 describes a failure to set the heart aright, contrasting with James 1:22-25, which emphasizes acting on God's word rather than merely listening to it.
James 1:22-25: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Paradox #1
Psalms 78:8 highlights the stubbornness and rebellious nature of a past generation, urging the current one to not be like them. A potential contradiction could arise if someone interprets the verse as promoting blind obedience or discouraging questioning authority. However, typically the verse is seen as an encouragement to learn from past mistakes.