Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 118:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 118:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 118:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the traditional understanding, this verse means that God did something amazing and everyone can see how wonderful it is. It's like when a friend does a very special surprise for you, and you feel very happy and amazed.

Psalms 118:23: This is the LORD'S doing; it [is] marvellous in our eyes. [the LORD's...: Heb. from the LORD]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trusting in the Lord rather than understanding, contrasting with Psalms 118:23's focus on attributing the work to the Lord’s doing as a marvel.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

It talks about God's ways and thoughts being beyond human understanding, creating a juxtaposition with the understanding in Psalms 118:23 of the marvel of the Lord’s work.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

Suggests the work of God is beyond human comprehension, unlike the clear marvel acknowledged in Psalms 118:23.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].
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