Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:127

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:127 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:127. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, people who love God think His rules are more important and precious than gold, even the best kind of it. They believe that following God's teachings is the most valuable thing in life.

Psalms 119:127: Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against valuing earthly treasures, whereas Psalms 119:127 values commandments above gold.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse highlights the futility of loving wealth, contrasting with the exaltation of commandments over gold in Psalms 119:127.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:21

This verse suggests giving up possessions to follow spiritual gain, differing from Psalms 119:127 which compares spiritual value to the greatest earthly riches.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse warns against the love of money, contrasted with the comparison of commandments to gold in Psalms 119:127.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5

This verse speaks to the fleeting nature of wealth, while Psalms 119:127 assigns enduring value to following commandments over worldly riches.

Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]

Paradox #1

The verse talks about loving commandments more than gold, which could be seen as a conflict for someone who believes that wealth and material success are important. Loving commandments might seem at odds with valuing material wealth highly.

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