Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is wonderful and should be praised, and he asks God to help him learn and understand God's rules.

Psalms 119:12: Blessed [art] thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

This verse advises not to be wise in one’s own eyes, whereas Psalms 119:12 speaks of being taught God’s statutes, which can imply seeking wisdom through God’s guidance.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches, contradicting the notion in Psalms 119:12 of glory in knowing God's statutes.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18

Advises becoming a fool to be wise, which contradicts the idea of perfect wisdom found in being taught divine statutes as suggested in Psalms 119:12.

1 Corinthians 3:18: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
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