Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 111:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 111:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 111:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, we should thank and praise God with our whole heart. When we are with other good people in a group, we should also show our love for God together.

Psalms 111:1: Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation. [Praise ye...: Heb. Hallelujah]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse warns against ostentatious displays of worship to be seen by others, which can be seen as contradictory to praising openly in the congregation.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse encourages private prayer, which contrasts with the public praise described in Psalms 111:1.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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