Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 116:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 116:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 116:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

Can We Truly Repay God’s Gifts or Are Our Efforts in Vain?

Learn how Psalms 116:12 contradicts Ecclesiastes 1:2, Romans 11:35, Job 41:11 and 1 Corinthians 4:7

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According to the author of the Book of Psalms, this verse is about being thankful to God for all the good things He does for us. It means thinking about how we can show our love and thanks to God for His kindness.

Psalms 116:12: What shall I render unto the LORD [for] all his benefits toward me?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

This verse states, "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity," which can contradict the notion of repaying the Lord's benefits by suggesting that human efforts are ultimately meaningless.

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

Contradiction with Romans 11:35

"Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?" This suggests that no one can give to God in a way that obligates repayment, contrasting with the idea of reciprocating God's gifts in Psalm 116:12.

Romans 11:35: Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

Contradiction with Job 41:11

"Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine." This conveys the idea that God owes nothing to anyone, contradicting the expectation of 'repayment' of God's benefits.

Job 41:11: Who hath prevented me, that I should repay [him? whatsoever is] under the whole heaven is mine.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 4:7

"For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?" This highlights that everything one has is received from God, countering the notion of paying anything back to God.

1 Corinthians 4:7: For who maketh thee to differ [from another]? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive [it], why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received [it]? [maketh...: Gr. distinguisheth thee]
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