Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:98

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:98 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:98. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, God’s rules make me smarter than people who don't like me, because I always have God’s rules with me. It's like having a secret way to be wise and make good choices.

Psalms 119:98: Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they [are] ever with me. [they...: Heb. it is ever with me]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse suggests that God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, which may imply that human understanding, even if based on God's commandments, could still be limited compared to divine wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trust in the Lord rather than one's own understanding, which could be seen as conflicting with relying on human wisdom derived from the commandments.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses state that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human ways, potentially contradicting the idea that wisdom can be fully attained through His commandments alone.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

This verse suggests earthly wisdom is foolishness to God, contradicting the idea of gaining superior wisdom above one's enemies through adherence to commandments.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Job 28:12-13

These verses question where wisdom can be found and imply that it is hidden from the living, contrasting the concept of fully attaining wisdom through commandments.

Job 28:12-13: But where shall wisdom be found? and where [is] the place of understanding?
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