Contradiction with Romans 3:10
While Psalm 101:2 talks about behaving wisely, Romans 3:10 states that none are righteous, which contradicts the ability to walk in a perfect way.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
Psalm 101:2 aims to walk perfectly, but Ecclesiastes 7:20 indicates no one can be sinless, challenging the notion of achieving that ideal.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Psalm 101:2 aspires to uprightness, but Isaiah 64:6 suggests that all our righteous acts are as filthy rags, undermining human ability to attain such perfection.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
The call to walk with a perfect heart in Psalm 101:2 contrasts with Jeremiah 17:9 that declares the heart deceitful and desperately wicked.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Job 14:4
While Psalm 101:2 aspires to purity, Job 14:4 questions if anyone can bring a clean thing out of an unclean, emphasizing human imperfection.
Job 14:4: Who can bring a clean [thing] out of an unclean? not one. [can...: Heb. will give]
Paradox #1
The contradiction could be that while one aims to live a life with integrity and righteousness, human nature is often flawed and prone to mistakes, making it difficult to consistently uphold these ideals. Additionally, there may be tension between personal desires and the commitment to moral behavior.