Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 107:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 107:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 107:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, this verse encourages people to thank God for being kind and for doing amazing things for everyone. It’s like saying how people should remember to say "thank you" to God for all the good things He does for them.

Psalms 107:8: Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:22

This verse questions the lasting benefit of man's labor and work, whereas Psalms 107:8 praises the enduring goodness of the Lord for His works.

Ecclesiastes 2:22: For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the sun?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse emphasizes the unpredictability of life, contrary to Psalms 107:8, which suggests a dependable pattern of God's goodness.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Job 21:7

This verse discusses the prosperity of the wicked, which contradicts Psalms 107:8 celebrating God's benevolent works for those who are righteous.

Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-3

This verse expresses frustration at the presence of injustice and unanswered prayers, contrary to the call for gratitude in Psalms 107:8.

Habakkuk 1:2-3: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Here, the speaker experiences God as unresponsive to cries for help, which contrasts with Psalms 107:8's praise for God’s responsive goodness.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

This verse explains God's rejection of insincere prayer, conflicting with Psalms 107:8's theme of acknowledging and praising God's works.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

This verse questions why the wicked prosper, which challenges the idea in Psalms 107:8 of God’s goodness toward His people.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3

This Psalm questions the prosperity of the wicked, in contrast to Psalms 107:8's acknowledgment of God's beneficial deeds for the faithful.

Psalm 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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