Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 132:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 132:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 132:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, King David, this verse means that God wants priests to be good and do the right things, and He wants all His people to be very happy and joyful. When everyone follows God's ways, it brings great joy and celebration.

Psalms 132:9: Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:20

Speaks of exceeding righteousness beyond the law, whereas Psalms 132:9 emphasizes priests being clothed with righteousness consistent with the law.

Matthew 5:20: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

Asserts that there is none righteous, which contrasts with Psalms 132:9 stating that priests are clothed with righteousness.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20

States there is no righteous person, opposing Psalms 132:9 where priests are portrayed as righteous.

Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Describes all righteousness as filthy rags, in contradiction to Psalms 132:9 which presents righteousness as garments for priests.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:9

Prioritizes righteousness through faith and not the law, contrasting with Psalms 132:9 where righteousness clothing priests is implied by adherence to the law.

Philippians 3:9: And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
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