Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this Psalm, understanding God's rules helps him follow them better. He wants to do this with all his heart because he loves God.

Psalms 119:34: Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with [my] whole heart.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

Suggests that knowledge puffs up, while Psalm 119:34 calls for understanding to keep the law.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Contradiction with Romans 4:15

States that the law brings wrath, whereas Psalm 119:34 seeks understanding to observe the law.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 5:18

Says if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law, seemingly opposing the adherence to law as desired in Psalm 119:34.

Galatians 5:18: But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:17

Jesus claims to fulfill the law, which may contrast with the pursuit of personally understanding and keeping the law in Psalm 119:34.

Matthew 5:17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Contradiction with James 2:10

Indicates that failing in one point of the law makes one guilty of all, which complicates the straightforward observance emphasized in Psalm 119:34.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.
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