Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 94:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 94:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 94:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, being corrected or taught by God is a good thing, like when a loving parent helps their child learn. It helps people grow and understand what is right.

Psalms 94:12: Blessed [is] the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12

Proverbs encourages not despising the Lord's correction as it reflects love, whereas Psalms 94:12 suggests blessing from chastening, presenting different attitudes toward correction.

Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:8

Hebrews notes that not receiving chastisement implies illegitimacy, differing from Psalms 94:12 that implies blessedness from being corrected.

Hebrews 12:8: But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

Contradiction with Job 5:17

Job portrays chastening as a path to happiness, differing from the context in Psalms 94:12 where it is mentioned as a blessing.

Job 5:17: Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

Contradiction with Revelation 3:19

Revelation states those whom God loves, He rebukes and chastens, suggesting chastening arises from love, contrasting with Psalms 94:12 where it is seen as a form of blessing.

Revelation 3:19: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse might arise from the idea that being disciplined or corrected is a blessing. Some people might see hardship or correction as purely negative rather than a path to betterment and understanding. This can conflict with the belief that a loving deity should not allow suffering or hardship.

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