Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 138:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 138:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 138:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, even though God is very powerful and high up, He still cares a lot about people who are humble and not proud. But if someone is too proud and thinks they're better than others, God keeps them at a distance.

Psalms 138:6: Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34

Psalms 138:6 states that God has respect unto the lowly, but Proverbs 3:34 suggests that God scorns the scornful but gives grace unto the lowly, indicating a focus on grace rather than respect.

Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Psalms 138:6 states that God regards the lowly, while James 4:6 emphasizes that God resists the proud, suggesting a contradiction in terms of who God resists versus whom He respects.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Psalms 138:6 speaks about God respecting the lowly, whereas 1 Peter 5:5 states that God resists the proud, emphasizing resistance over actually showing favor.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:11

While Psalms 138:6 shows God favoring the lowly, Isaiah 2:11 suggests that the proud will be humbled, focusing more on humbling the proud rather than lifting the lowly.

Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Contradiction with Luke 1:52

Psalms 138:6 emphasizes God’s regard for the lowly, contrasting with Luke 1:52 where God is depicted as bringing the mighty down from their thrones and exalting those of low degree, emphasizing action over regard.

Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Paradox #1

Psalms 138:6 suggests that God is close to the humble but keeps a distance from the proud. The contradiction here could be that if God is loving and forgiving, one might expect Him to be equally close to everyone, regardless of their attitude. The idea of distancing from the proud could conflict with the belief in equal divine love and forgiveness for all.

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