Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:71

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:71 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:71. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, it's like when you have a hard time, it's actually good because it helps you learn the right way to live like God wants. It's a bit like when you touch something hot and learn not to do it again, it helps you grow and be better.

Psalms 119:71: [It is] good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12

Contradicts Psalms 119:71 as it portrays chastening as an act of love and favor, not something to be seen as good in itself.

Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:11

Contradicts Psalms 119:71 by describing chastening as not joyous or pleasant, suggesting it's undesirable at the time it occurs.

Hebrews 12:11: Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

Contradiction with Job 5:17

This verse contradicts Psalms 119:71 by considering chastening as a sign of happiness, which differs from viewing it as good inherently.

Job 5:17: Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

Contradiction with Revelation 3:19

Contradicts Psalms 119:71 by associating chastening with love, rendering it as corrective rather than inherently beneficial.

Revelation 3:19: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:33

This verse contradicts Psalms 119:71 by suggesting that affliction doesn’t come from the heart, implying it’s not inherently good.

Lamentations 3:33: For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. [willingly: Heb. from his heart]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

Contradicts Psalms 119:71 by linking discipline with love and care, distinguishing it from inherently good suffering.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be the idea that suffering or difficulties are beneficial or necessary for learning and growth. Some might find it conflicting because not everyone believes that hardship is required to gain wisdom, and it could be seen as dismissing the pain or injustice of suffering. Others might struggle with the notion that a good outcome justifies the initial pain.

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