Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this means that the person is trying with all their heart to find and follow God. They are asking God to help them stay on the right path and not do wrong things.

Psalms 119:10: With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

This verse suggests that a way might seem right to a person, but ends in death, which contrasts with wholeheartedly seeking guidance as emphasized in Psalms 119:10.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Paul speaks about his struggle with doing what he does not want to do, opposing the whole-hearted adherence to commands described in Psalms 119:10.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:6

Describes how everyone has turned to their own way, contrary to the earnest seeking of God's commands highlighted in Psalms 119:10.

Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. [laid...: Heb. made the iniquity of us all to meet on him]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

Points out hypocrisy in serving God only with lips, unlike the sincere pursuit of God's commandments in Psalms 119:10.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with James 1:6-8

Talks about the unstable man who wavers and doesn't have the single-minded focus needed to seek God with the whole heart, contrasting with Psalms 119:10.

James 1:6-8: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Paradox #1

Psalms 119:10 talks about seeking God with all one's heart and not wanting to stray from His commands. A possible moral conflict could be that people may struggle to follow divine guidance completely because of human weaknesses or conflicting desires. This can create an internal tension between spiritual aspirations and everyday actions or thoughts.

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