Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:133

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:133 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:133. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the psalm, this verse means asking God to help guide our actions and choices through His teachings so that we don't do wrong things. It's like asking for help to make good decisions and stay away from bad ones.

Psalms 119:133: Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

While Psalms 119:133 asks for the establishment of steps by God's word, Proverbs 16:9 suggests that a person can plan their own path but God ultimately directs their steps, indicating human initiative.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Psalms 119:133 calls for divine guidance in one's steps, yet Jeremiah 10:23 recognizes that it is not in humans to direct their steps, negating human ability to follow such divine guidance.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Psalms 119:133 emphasizes walking in God's word without iniquity, whereas Romans 7:15 discusses the struggle to do what is right despite one's intentions, implying that iniquity still prevails even with divine guidance.

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 Acts 14:16

While Psalms 119:133 seeks divine ordering of steps away from iniquity, Acts 14:16 acknowledges that God allowed all nations to walk in their own ways, suggesting a lack of divine intervention in personal decisions.

Acts 14:16: Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
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