Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:134

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:134 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:134. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the Psalms, this verse means asking God to help him when people are being mean to him. If God helps him, then he can keep following God's rules and do the right things.

Psalms 119:134: Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 states, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers," which contradicts Psalms 119:134 where deliverance from oppression is sought, potentially implying non-subjection.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Matthew 5:39 suggests turning the other cheek to oppressors, contrasting Psalms 119:134's plea for deliverance from oppression.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

1 Peter 2:13 advises submission to every human authority, which contradicts a call to be delivered from oppression by others in Psalms 119:134.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:5

Ephesians 6:5 instructs servants to obey their earthly masters, contrasting with Psalms 119:134's desire for deliverance from human oppression.

Ephesians 6:5: Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

Proverbs 24:21 warns against rebelling against authority, whereas Psalms 119:134 seeks freedom from oppressive rule by others.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]

Paradox #1

The verse asks for deliverance from oppression so that the speaker can follow divine principles. The potential contradiction could be that it implies divine laws cannot be fully adhered to while suffering injustice, which might seem inconsistent with the idea that one can maintain faith and righteousness in all circumstances.

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