Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 123:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 123:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 123:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that the people feel very sad because they are being laughed at and looked down upon by those who think they are better and have an easy life. It shows that the people are asking God for help because they don't like being treated this way.

Psalms 123:4: Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, [and] with the contempt of the proud.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

While Psalms 123:4 speaks of contempt and scorn endured, Proverbs 3:34 highlights that God scorns the scornful but gives grace to the humble, suggesting a reversal of roles.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with Luke 6:28

Psalms 123:4 focuses on the contempt received, whereas Luke 6:28 instructs to bless those who curse and pray for those who mistreat, promoting forgiveness and kindness.

Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Psalms 123:4 deals with the experience of scorn, while 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil with evil or insult with insult, emphasizing not to respond in kind to contempt.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

The verse in Psalms addresses feeling contempt, yet Proverbs 16:18 warns against pride leading to downfall, implying that contempt and pride can precipitate one's own failure.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
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