Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 122:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 122:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 122:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, going to the house of the Lord is something that makes people feel happy and excited because it's a special place to meet God. It’s like going to a happy and loving home where you feel close to God and can talk to Him.

Psalms 122:1: [A Song of degrees of David.] I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

This verse speaks to the vanity of life, contrasting the joy and purpose found in going to the house of the Lord mentioned in Psalms 122:1.

Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

These verses express God's weariness of religious festivals and gatherings, which contrasts with the joy of gathering for worship in Psalms 122:1.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4

Warns against trusting in the physical temple, whereas Psalms 122:1 expresses delight in going to the house of the Lord.

Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

God rejects the feasts and assemblies of the Israelites, contrasting with the positive gathering described in Psalms 122:1.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Critiques prayer as a public spectacle, whereas Psalms 122:1 rejoices in communal worship.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
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