Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
While Psalm 119:162 finds joy in God's word, Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increased knowledge can lead to grief.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:2
While Psalm 119:162 delights in clear revelation, Proverbs 25:2 suggests there's value in God hiding His word, contrasting the clarity Psalm 119:162 celebrates.
Proverbs 25:2: [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:24
Psalm 119:162 finds joy in Scripture, Matthew 23:24 cautions against focusing on Scripture but missing its true meaning, highlighting potential misapplication.
Matthew 23:24: [Ye] blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
Contradiction with Romans 11:33
Psalm 119:162 delights in understanding God’s judgments, Romans 11:33 suggests His judgments are unsearchable and ways past finding out, potentially causing frustration instead of joy.
Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14
Where Psalm 119:162 finds joy in God’s law, 1 Corinthians 2:14 states that spiritual truths can seem foolish and are not understood by the natural man, indicating lack of joy.
1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.