Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 107:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 107:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 107:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, people should thank and praise God for being so kind and doing amazing things for everyone.

Psalms 107:21: Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!

Contradiction with Psalms 107:17

This verse points out human folly and suffering due to iniquity, seeming to emphasize human failure over the praise for God's deeds mentioned in Psalms 107:21.

Psalms 107:17: Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

Describes people who honor God with their lips while their hearts are far from Him, contrasting the genuine gratitude encouraged in Psalms 107:21.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9

Jesus quotes Isaiah about people worshiping with their mouths but not their hearts, which contradicts the sincere praise for God's goodness called for in Psalms 107:21.

Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Romans 1:21

Although people knew God, they did not glorify Him or thank Him, which contradicts the attitude of thankfulness and praise described in Psalms 107:21.

Romans 1:21: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
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