Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:141

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:141 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:141. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, he feels little and not very important, but he always remembers God's rules and teachings. He doesn't forget what God wants him to do, even when he feels small.

Psalms 119:141: I [am] small and despised: [yet] do not I forget thy precepts.

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.
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