Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 138:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 138:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 138:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people will sing happy songs because God is so great and wonderful. They are glad to follow God's ways because His goodness makes them joyful.

Psalms 138:5: Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great [is] the glory of the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states that God does not share His glory with another, while Psalms 138:5 suggests that the praise of the Lord's glory is widespread among the kings of the earth.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with John 5:44

This verse implies the difficulty of believing in God if one seeks honor from others, which contrasts with the universal praise of God stated in Psalms 138:5.

John 5:44: How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

This verse emphasizes worshiping God alone, whereas Psalms 138:5 speaks of many kings praising God, which might suggest collective worship rather than individual devotion.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:14

It highlights God's jealousy over His own glory, differing from the portrayal in Psalms 138:5 of widespread acknowledgment among the kings.

Exodus 34:14: For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:

Contradiction with Romans 1:21

It addresses the failure of people to glorify God, contrasting with the depiction of kings glorifying God in Psalms 138:5.

Romans 1:21: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Contradiction with Daniel 4:30

This verse shows King Nebuchadnezzar glorifying himself, opposing the idea in Psalms 138:5 of kings universally glorifying the Lord.

Daniel 4:30: The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:31

Encourages doing everything for the glory of God, which contrasts with the specific action of kings from Psalms 138:5 emphasizing a collective act.

1 Corinthians 10:31: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Contradiction with Acts 12:22-23

Describes how Herod was struck down for not giving God the glory, unlike the kings in Psalms 138:5 who glorify Him.

Acts 12:22-23: And the people gave a shout, [saying, It is] the voice of a god, and not of a man.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:14

Talks about the earth being filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, which contradicts the notion that only kings in Psalms 138:5 acknowledge His glory.

Habakkuk 2:14: For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. [with...: or, by knowing the glory]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

States that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, contrasting with the idea of kings recognizing God's glory in Psalms 138:5.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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