Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:57

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:57 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:57. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the authors of the Psalms, this verse means that God is like a special treasure or gift for the person who wrote it, and they promise to follow what God says. They feel happy and complete with God in their life.

Psalms 119:57: CHETH. [Thou art] my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages asking and receiving, contrasting Psalm 119:57's focus on God being one's portion, implying contentment without further seeking.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

Promises to supply all needs, whereas Psalm 119:57 emphasizes God alone as the portion.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Describes not receiving because of wrong motives, whereas Psalm 119:57 suggests satisfaction with God alone.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Luke 12:31

Advises seeking the kingdom of God for fulfillment, contrasting with resting in God as a portion as stated in Psalm 119:57.

Luke 12:31: But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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