Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 136:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 136:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 136:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is very wise because He made the sky and everything above us, showing His kindness lasts forever. Christians believe this means God is both super smart and always loving.

Psalms 136:5: To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Ecclesiastes suggests that with wisdom comes grief, whereas Psalms 136:5 praises wisdom as a positive aspect of creation.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

In Corinthians, the wisdom of this world is considered foolishness with God, contrasting with Psalms 136:5's affirmation of wisdom in creation.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs encourages trust in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, which may seem at odds with praising wisdom in creation.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14

Isaiah describes how human wisdom will perish and be hidden, which contradicts the celebration of wisdom in creation found in Psalms 136:5.

Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
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