Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 118:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 118:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 118:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that good people are happy and thankful because God helps them in powerful ways. They can celebrate and feel safe because God takes care of them.

Psalms 118:15: The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:3

Contradicts the notion that joy and gladness are always better by stating, "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better."

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 James 1:2

Contradicts by suggesting that trials should be considered joyful, contrary to the typical gladness from victory mentioned in Psalms 118:15.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13

Suggests a contradiction by stating, "Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness," which opposes the straightforward joy and gladness in victory.

Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
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