Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 141:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 141:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 141:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, if good people correct me when I do something wrong, it's a nice thing because it helps me get better, like putting special oil on my head. And even when these good people are in trouble, I will still pray for them.

Psalms 141:5: Let the righteous smite me; [it shall be] a kindness: and let him reprove me; [it shall be] an excellent oil, [which] shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also [shall be] in their calamities. [me; it shall be a...: or, me kindly, and reprove me; let not their precious oil break, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:31

This verse suggests accepting reproof leads to wisdom, which aligns with rather than contradicts the acceptance seen in Psalms 141:5.

Proverbs 15:31: The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:1

The verse states that someone who hates correction is brutish, promoting acceptance of correction, thus aligning with Psalms 141:5 rather than contradicting it.

Proverbs 12:1: Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish.

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:8

Advises against correcting a scorner, unlike Psalms 141:5 that values righteous reproof.

Proverbs 9:8: Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction might be in understanding why someone would see being rebuked or corrected by a righteous person as a positive thing, rather than a negative experience. Some might find it conflicting with the idea of avoiding pain or discomfort. However, this can be resolved by seeing the rebuke as a form of caring guidance, which helps one grow.

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