Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:169

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:169 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:169. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, in this verse, he is asking God to listen to him and help him understand things the way God teaches in the Bible. It's like asking for God’s help to learn and know what is right.

Psalms 119:169: TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your own understanding, which might contrast with the psalmist seeking understanding in Psalms 119:169.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

This verse suggests that no one can fully comprehend God's work, potentially contrasting with the psalmist's request for understanding.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, which could contrast with the idea of fully understanding according to God's word.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse speaks of the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge as unsearchable, contrasting with the desire for understanding in Psalms 119:169.

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!
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