Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God’s words make him very happy and help him know what to do, like wise friends. Christians think God's teachings are special and guide them in life.

Psalms 119:24: Thy testimonies also [are] my delight [and] my counsellors. [my counsellors: Heb. men of my counsel]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

While Psalms 119:24 praises the guidance and wisdom found in God's testimonies, Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that with much wisdom comes much grief, implying that such wisdom could be burdensome.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:22

Psalms 119:24 views testimonies as a delight and as counsel, but Matthew 5:22 presents a limitation on guidance, indicating that unwise words spoken in anger can lead to judgment contrary to the peaceful delight mentioned in the Psalm.

Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Whereas Psalms 119:24 finds joy in testimonies and laws, Galatians 3:10 points out that reliance on the law brings a curse, presenting a tension with the positive view of the law in Psalms.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with Romans 7:10

The verse in Psalms appreciates laws as counsel, yet Romans 7:10 indicates that the very commandments intended to bring life resulted in death, contradicting the life-giving aspect suggested by delighting in God's laws.

Romans 7:10: And the commandment, which [was ordained] to life, I found [to be] unto death.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 3:6

Psalms 119:24 suggests life and joy in the law, while 2 Corinthians 3:6 argues that the letter (law) kills, but the Spirit gives life, presenting a contradiction about where true counsel and life come from.

2 Corinthians 3:6: Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. [giveth life: or, quickeneth]

Contradiction with Romans 4:15

Psalms 119:24 celebrates law as a delight and counsel, but Romans 4:15 argues that law can bring wrath, pointing to a negative outcome rather than the joy indicated in the Psalm.

Romans 4:15: Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, [there is] no transgression.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

This verse implies that the legal demands were set aside, whereas Psalms 119:24 treasures God's statutes as delightful counsel, suggesting a contradiction in the view of the law's relevance.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Contradiction with Acts 15:10

While Psalms 119:24 finds joy and guidance in the law, Acts 15:10 describes the law as a yoke that was burdensome, contrasting the delight mentioned in the Psalm.

Acts 15:10: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
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