Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
While Psalms 119:20 desires an intense longing for God's judgments, Matthew 11:28 invites those who labor and are heavy laden to find rest, suggesting a gentle invitation rather than a consuming longing.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Psalms 119:20 speaks of longing for God’s judgments, implying value in knowledge, whereas Ecclesiastes states that with much wisdom comes much grief, suggesting a burden.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8
Psalms 119:20 depicts intense yearning for divine laws, while 1 Timothy advises contentment with basic needs, implying satisfaction without intense longing.
1 Timothy 6:8: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Contradiction with James 1:5
While Psalms 119:20 expresses longing for understanding, James 1:5 suggests an open invitation to ask God for wisdom, implying straightforward access without intense desire.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:16
Psalms 119:20 yearns for divine laws, whereas 1 John warns against desires of the flesh, can illuminate how different longings may appear contradictory.
1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.