Contradiction with Matthew 7:13
While Psalms 118:19 speaks of entering through gates of righteousness, Matthew 7:13 mentions entering through a narrow gate, implying that not all paths are righteous.
Matthew 7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:21-23
Psalms 118:19 focuses on righteousness, but Jeremiah 7:21-23 highlights sacrifices and burnt offerings as insufficient compared to obedience.
Jeremiah 7:21-23: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:16
Psalms 118:19 emphasizes entering through the gates of righteousness, while Galatians 2:16 indicates that one is justified not by the law (or actions) but by faith in Jesus Christ.
Galatians 2:16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
Psalms 118:19 mentions righteousness as a gateway, but Isaiah 64:6 states that all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags, implying human righteousness is insufficient.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
Psalms 118:19 suggests entry through righteousness, whereas Romans 3:10 asserts that no one is righteous on their own.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: