Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:136

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:136 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:136. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, this verse means that the writer is very sad and cries a lot because people are not following God's rules. It shows how much the writer cares about what God wants.

Psalms 119:136: Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13

Prov. 14:13 speaks of laughter and joy even when there is sorrow in the heart, contrasting with Ps. 119:136 where tears are shed due to lack of adherence to God's law.

Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Eccl. 3:4 states there is a time to weep and a time to laugh, suggesting an acceptance of varying emotions, unlike Ps. 119:136's focused weeping over disobedience.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:12

Matt. 5:12 encourages rejoicing and being glad in persecution, contrasting with Ps. 119:136's tears over sin.

Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

Phil. 4:4 exhorts believers to always rejoice, differing from Ps. 119:136 which expresses sorrow for others' transgressions.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with James 1:2

James 1:2 advises considering trials as joy, counter to Ps. 119:136's sadness over not keeping the law.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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