Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:56

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:56 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:56. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, people are happy and feel close to God when they follow His rules and teachings. It's like when you listen to your parents, and it makes them happy, and you feel good inside too.

Psalms 119:56: This I had, because I kept thy precepts.

Contradiction with Romans 3:20

This verse states that no one will be justified by the deeds of the law, whereas Psalms 119:56 emphasizes keeping God's precepts.

Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Here it is mentioned that those who rely on observing the law are under a curse, while Psalms 119:56 praises following the law.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

Contradiction with Colossians 2:14

This verse speaks about the law being nailed to the cross and taken away, contradicting the value of keeping precepts found in Psalms 119:56.

Colossians 2:14: Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Contradiction with Matthew 15:11

It emphasizes that what goes into a man does not defile him, countering the focus on observing commandments in Psalms 119:56.

Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

Contradiction with Acts 15:10

This verse suggests that the law is a yoke difficult to bear, contrary to the positive depiction of keeping precepts in Psalms 119:56.

Acts 15:10: Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.