Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 107:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 107:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 107:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that people should always thank God for being so kind and doing amazing things for everyone. It's like saying thank you to someone who does nice things for you.

Psalms 107:31: Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse contradicts Psalms 107:31 by advising not to rejoice or give thanks when an enemy falls, contrasting with the call to give thanks for God's goodness in Psalms 107:31.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:3

This verse suggests sorrow is better than laughter and can contradict the giving of praise and thanks in Psalms 107:31 by promoting a different emotional response.

Ecclesiastes 7:3: Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. [Sorrow: or, Anger]

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

This verse credits God with creating both peace and calamity, which can contradict the solely positive reasons for praise and thanks given in Psalms 107:31.

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