Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse is asking God to help us not to look at things that don't matter and instead make us feel full of life by following His teachings. It is like asking God to help us focus on what is good and makes us feel happy inside.

Psalms 119:37: Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; [and] quicken thou me in thy way. [Turn...: Heb. Make to pass]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse mentions that no one can see God's face and live, contrasting with the idea of seeking life through God's word in Psalms 119:37.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:29

This verse advises removing parts of oneself to avoid sin, contrasting with turning one's eyes away as advised in Psalms 119:37.

Matthew 5:29: And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast [it] from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not [that] thy whole body should be cast into hell. [offend...: or, do cause thee to offend]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

It speaks to everything being vanity and vexation of spirit, which contradicts the life and value emphasized in Psalms 119:37.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
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