Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 136:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 136:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 136:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, God remembers us when we are feeling sad or not important, and He always shows us kindness and love that never ends. This means that even when things are tough, God never forgets us and is always there to help us.

Psalms 136:23: Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse speaks of God never leaving nor forsaking, which contrasts with the notion of being brought low as in Psalms 136:23.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Job 8:20

God will not cast away a perfect man, suggesting a lack of being brought low.

Job 8:20: Behold, God will not cast away a perfect [man], neither will he help the evil doers: [help...: Heb. take the ungodly by the hand] [come: Heb. shall not be]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7

The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and lifts up, implying a more active role in changing status than simply remembering.

1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:15

God dwells with the contrite and humble, suggesting continual presence rather than just remembering in a low state.

Isaiah 57:15: For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises never to leave nor forsake, conflicting with being brought low as if forgotten.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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