Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:148

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:148 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:148. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, the writer wants to stay awake at night to think about God's words. This shows how much they love learning about God and His teachings.

Psalms 119:148: Mine eyes prevent the [night] watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9

Proverbs 6:9 questions how long one will sleep and avoid work, while Psalms 119:148 speaks of staying awake in the night to meditate on God's word.

Proverbs 6:9: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

Ecclesiastes 3:1 states there is a time for everything, including rest, potentially contradicting the constant meditation and watchfulness described in Psalms 119:148.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28 offers rest to the weary, which could oppose the vigilant focus on meditation without rest noted in Psalms 119:148.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:6

1 Thessalonians 5:6 advocates for wakefulness but emphasizes alertness for spiritual readiness, not meditation like in Psalms 119:148.

1 Thessalonians 5:6: Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober.
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