Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Psalms 119:55 focuses on remembering God's name, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and praying for enemies, which can seem contradictory if one considers enemies as outside God's will.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Psalms 119:55 implies constant mindfulness of God, whereas Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about the future, suggesting a focus on the present without concern.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:10
In Psalms 119:55 the remembrance of God's name implies the longing for past divine interventions, while Ecclesiastes 7:10 warns against longing for "the former days."
Ecclesiastes 7:10: Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. [wisely: Heb. out of wisdom]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Psalms 119:55 highlights personal remembrance of God, but Proverbs 3:5 instructs to trust in the Lord rather than rely on personal understanding, which might contrast with self-driven remembrance.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Psalms 119:55 implies planning one’s life around God’s statutes, whereas James 4:13-14 criticizes making future plans without acknowledging God's will, suggesting dependence rather than premeditation.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: