Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 116:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 116:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 116:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God thinks it is very special and important when someone who loves Him dies, because they get to be with Him forever. It means God cares a lot about His people, even when they leave this world.

Psalms 116:15: Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse states that the dead know nothing, which contradicts the preciousness of the death of saints mentioned in Psalms 116:15.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

This verse states that God has no pleasure in the death of anyone, contradicting the assertion that the death of His saints is precious.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Philippians 1:21

This verse implies that to die is gain, presenting a different perspective on death than the idea of it being precious to God.

Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
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