Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 131:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 131:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 131:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, I am not proud or think I am better than others, and I don't try to do things that are too big or too hard for me. I stay humble and think about things I can understand.

Psalms 131:1: [A Song of degrees of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. [exercise...: Heb. walk] [high: Heb. wonderful]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

Contradicts Psalms 131:1 by suggesting delight in expressing one's own opinions, rather than exercising humility and avoiding pride.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:13

Contrasts with Psalms 131:1 by embracing the comprehensive pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, while Psalms 131:1 implies contentment with simplicity and avoiding matters too high for oneself.

Ecclesiastes 1:13: And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all [things] that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. [to be...: or, to afflict them]

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:13-14

Contradicts Psalms 131:1 by depicting Lucifer's lofty ambitions and desire to ascend above others, opposing the humility expressed in Psalms 131:1.

Isaiah 14:13-14: For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

Contrasts with Psalms 131:1 as it warns that knowledge puffs up, while Psalms 131:1 encourages humility and simplicity.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Contradicts Psalms 131:1 by highlighting the struggle with pride, while Psalms 131:1 reflects a heart not lifted up.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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