Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, Christians believe this verse is asking God to help them learn and follow His rules. They think if God teaches them, they can keep doing what is right forever.

Psalms 119:33: HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it [unto] the end.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:23

Whereas Psalm 119:33 asks for guidance to understand God's statutes, Ecclesiastes 7:23 reflects on the difficulty of fully comprehending wisdom and the teachings.

Ecclesiastes 7:23: All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

Psalm 119:33 expresses a desire to follow God's way, but Proverbs 14:12 warns that a way that seems right to a person may ultimately lead to death, emphasizing human fallibility.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:2-4

While Psalm 119:33 is about learning God's way, Psalm 115:2-4 emphasizes the futility of trusting in things other than God, such as idols, which contradicts the reliance on single guidance.

Psalm 115:2-4: Wherefore should the heathen say, Where [is] now their God?

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Psalm 119:33 asks for divine direction to follow God's law, but Romans 7:15 describes the struggle and confusion in doing what is right, highlighting human inconsistency.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Psalm 119:33 seeks guidance to follow God's path directly, yet Jeremiah 10:23 acknowledges that people’s way is not within themselves to direct their own steps without divine help.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
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