Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35
While Psalms 119:141 emphasizes personal feeling of insignificance, Proverbs 3:35 states that honor comes to the wise, suggesting a contrasting view of self-worth and honor.
Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9
Psalms 119:141 highlights a feeling of being small and despised, whereas 1 Peter 2:9 describes believers as a "chosen generation, a royal priesthood," emphasizing importance and dignity.
1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:14
Contrary to Psalms 119:141's theme of feeling small, Matthew 5:14 describes believers as "the light of the world," indicating a position of influence and prominence.
Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Psalms 119:141 suggests being insignificant and despised, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:27 states that God chooses the weak and foolish to shame the strong and wise, suggesting value in what seems insignificant.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
Psalms 119:141 reflects a sense of smallness, but Romans 8:37 declares that believers are "more than conquerors," suggesting strength and predominance.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.