Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12
While Psalms 119:99 speaks about gaining wisdom through others' testimonies, Proverbs 26:12 warns about a person who is wise in their own eyes, indicating a limitation or folly in self-perceived wisdom.
Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18
Psalms 119:99 suggests having more understanding, while 1 Corinthians 3:18 advises becoming a fool to become wise, highlighting a different approach to obtaining true wisdom.
1 Corinthians 3:18: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:10
Psalms 119:99 values wisdom through learning, whereas Isaiah 47:10 points to an overconfidence in wisdom that leads to deception.
Isaiah 47:10: For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me. [perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Psalms 119:99 values increased understanding, while Ecclesiastes 1:18 points out that increased wisdom and knowledge can lead to sorrow and grief.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Psalms 119:99 emphasizes understanding more than teachers, contrasting with Proverbs 3:7, which warns against being wise in one's own eyes, suggesting a potential danger in one's perceived understanding.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Paradox #1
Psalms 119:99 might create a contradiction in understanding because it suggests wisdom or knowledge being greater in the student than in the teacher. This can conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize the role and authority of teachers and elders in providing guidance and wisdom. This discrepancy can raise questions about the consistency of views concerning authority and knowledge in biblical texts.