Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:129

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:129 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:129. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, God's teachings are amazing, so I want to follow them with all my heart. Christians believe this verse reminds them to cherish and obey God's words because they are special.

Psalms 119:129: PE. Thy testimonies [are] wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

While Psalms 119:129 emphasizes the value of God's testimonies, Ecclesiastes 12:12 suggests an endless pursuit of study that is burdensome, implying a potential contradiction in the value of continuously learning from written wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:6

Psalms 119:129 holds God's statutes in high regard, but Matthew 15:6 portrays a scenario where tradition can void God’s commandments, indicating a conflict in prioritizing God's word versus human traditions.

Matthew 15:6: And honour not his father or his mother, [he shall be free]. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:6

Psalms 119:129 highlights the mystical quality of God's laws, whereas 2 Corinthians 3:6 suggests that the letter of the law can kill, but the Spirit gives life, presenting a contrast between literal and spiritual interpretations of God’s word.

2 Corinthians 3:6: Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. [giveth life: or, quickeneth]

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:18

Psalms 119:129 exalts God's statutes, yet Hebrews 7:18 speaks to the disannulment of a former commandment due to its weakness and unprofitability, presenting an apparent contradiction on the enduring value of God’s commands.

Hebrews 7:18: For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
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