Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:108

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:108 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:108. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse is like asking God to gladly listen to the nice things we say and do. It's also asking God to help us understand what's right and wrong.

Psalms 119:108: Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:8

This verse states that the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, which contrasts with Psalms 119:108 where the psalmist asks for their offerings to be accepted.

Proverbs 15:8: The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse questions the value of offerings and sacrifices, contrasting with Psalms 119:108 where offerings are presented as pleasing to God.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

This verse indicates God's disinterest in burnt offerings and sacrifices, which contradicts Psalms 119:108 where offerings are offered with the hope of acceptance.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse claims God desires mercy and knowledge of Him more than burnt offerings, contradicting the notion of Psalms 119:108 where offerings are considered valuable.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes that obedience is better than sacrifice, implying a contradiction with Psalms 119:108 where offerings are presented for favor.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
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