Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 122:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 122:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 122:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David, this verse means that he wants everyone around him, like his friends and family, to be happy and live peacefully. He is asking for peace to be in the hearts of everyone he cares about.

Psalms 122:8: For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace [be] within thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus states, "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword," which contradicts the pursuit of peace for unity as suggested in Psalms 122:8.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

It says, "They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace," implying false peace contrasts with the call for peace in Psalms 122:8.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

It denotes "a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace," suggesting that peace is not always the goal, differing from the continuous desire for peace in Psalms 122:8.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus states, "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division," which contrasts with the peace sought for the sake of unity in Psalms 122:8.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

It warns, "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them," contrasting the call for peace in Psalms 122:8 with a warning about false peace.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
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