Contradiction with Proverbs 15:26
This verse suggests that the Lord hates evil thoughts, contradicting an inclination to practice evil works mentioned in Psalms 141:4, where the speaker seeks to be kept from such actions.
Proverbs 15:26: The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words. [pleasant...: Heb. words of pleasantness]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:20
This verse asserts that there is not a just man upon earth that does good and sins not, which contradicts the request in Psalms 141:4 to be kept away from evil deeds, implying it’s possible to avoid them.
Ecclesiastes 7:20: For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse states that all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, contradicting the plea in Psalms 141:4 to avoid practicing wicked works, implying human actions inherently lack moral value.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse declares that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, contradicting the sentiment in Psalms 141:4, that expressing a desire or ability to keep away from evil is achievable.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Romans 7:19
This verse discusses the inability to avoid evil, even when one wishes to do good, opposing the hope expressed in Psalms 141:4 to be kept from wicked works.
Romans 7:19: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse states that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, contradicting the appeal in Psalms 141:4 to be preserved from evil actions, implying such a state is attainable.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.