Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 139:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 139:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 139:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God's thoughts about us are so many that they are more than all the grains of sand on the beach. Even when we wake up in the morning, God is still with us because He never stops thinking about us.

Psalms 139:18: [If] I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

This verse suggests that no one can fully comprehend the works of God, which contradicts Psalm 139:18's implication of continuous divine presence and accessibility.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding, conflicting with the sense of closeness and understanding expressed in Psalm 139:18.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 11:7-8

These verses question the ability to find out the limits of the Almighty, contradicting the idea of God's nearness and knowledge of human thoughts implied in Psalm 139:18.

Job 11:7-8: Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

This verse emphasizes the depth of the riches of God's wisdom and knowledge, and how unsearchable His judgments are, contrasting with the intimate knowledge portrayed in Psalm 139:18.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
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