Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, even when mean people made fun of him, he still followed God's rules and didn't stop doing what was right.

Psalms 119:51: The proud have had me greatly in derision: [yet] have I not declined from thy law.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

While Psalms 119:51 acknowledges being mocked by the proud, Proverbs 3:34 states that God scorns the scorners, indicating divine retribution against the proud, which suggests that the proud should not prevail in scorning others.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Psalms 119:51 reflects enduring scorn from the proud, yet James 4:6 mentions that God gives grace to the humble and resists the proud, implying that the proud would not succeed in their mocking.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Psalms 119:51 expresses the feeling of enduring proud mockery, whereas 1 Peter 5:5 asserts that God opposes the proud, suggesting a contradiction in the power dynamics expressed.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:11

Psalms 119:51 talks about being derided by the proud, but Matthew 5:11 speaks of being blessed when reviled and persecuted for righteousness, implying a positive outcome.

Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:5

Psalms 119:51 mentions scorn from the proud, yet Proverbs 16:5 states that everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord, contradicting the idea that the proud should be in a position to mock.

Proverbs 16:5: Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
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