Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 101:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 101:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 101:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he promises to sing to God about His kindness and fairness. David wants to tell God through song how much he loves these good things God does.

Psalms 101:1: [A Psalm of David.] I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

While Psalms 101:1 emphasizes mercy, Ecclesiastes 3:8 indicates there is a time for hate and war.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Psalms 101:1 speaks of mercy, while Proverbs 15:29 states that the Lord is far from the wicked, suggesting a lack of mercy.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

Psalms 101:1 celebrates mercy; Nahum 1:2 highlights God as jealous and avenging, focusing on judgment rather than forgiveness.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:3

Psalms 101:1 sings of mercy and judgment, whereas Exodus 15:3 describes the Lord as a man of war, suggesting a focus on conquest.

Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Psalms 101:1 mentions mercy, but James 2:13 states that judgment without mercy will be shown to those who have not been merciful.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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