Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 129:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 129:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 129:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, people passing by do not say "God bless you" to those who do wrong; instead, they wish blessings in God's name to those who do good. This teaches us that it's important to be kind and good so that others will wish good things for us.

Psalms 129:8: Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD [be] upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Psalms 129:8 speaks of a lack of blessings, contrasting with the call to "rejoice evermore" in 1 Thessalonians 5:16.

1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While Psalms 129:8 discusses absence of blessings for enemies, Matthew 5:44 teaches to bless those who curse you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Psalms 129:8 implies withholding blessings, while Proverbs 25:21 advises feeding and giving drink to your enemy.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:14

Psalms 129:8 hints at withholding blessings, whereas Romans 12:14 instructs to bless and not curse persecutors.

Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
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