Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 103:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 103:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 103:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, everything God made and everywhere He is should thank and praise Him. The writer also tells his own heart to say thank you to God.

Psalms 103:22: Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

Contradiction with Genesis 1:31

This verse states that everything God made was very good, which can contrast with Psalms 103:22 if interpreted as all creation praising God despite the existence of evil.

Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse speaks of God creating both peace and evil, which can contrast with the notion of all created things praising the Lord in Psalms 103:22.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

The theme of vanity and meaninglessness in this verse can be seen as contradicting the call for creation to bless the Lord in Psalms 103:22.

Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Romans 8:20-22

This passage discusses creation being subjected to futility and bondage to decay, contrasting with the notion of all creation blessing the Lord.

Romans 8:20-22: For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected [the same] in hope,

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:22

This verse speaks about death through Adam affecting all, presenting a contrast to the universal praise of God's creation.

1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:13

Describes God's eyes being too pure to look on evil, which contrasts with all creation blessing God, including parts of creation that may be seen as evil.

Habakkuk 1:13: [Thou art] of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, [and] holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth [the man that is] more righteous than he? [iniquity: or, grievance]
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