Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 144:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 144:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 144:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he wants to make up a happy new song for God and play it with a special ten-stringed instrument to show how much he loves and praises God.

Psalms 144:9: I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery [and] an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:1

While Psalms 144:9 speaks of singing a new song, Exodus 15:1 emphasizes singing a known and established song of triumph and deliverance.

Exodus 15:1: Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:9

Psalms 144:9 talks about singing a new song, but Ecclesiastes 1:9 suggests there is nothing new under the sun, implying futility in seeking new expressions.

Ecclesiastes 1:9: The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:14

Contrasts with Psalms 144:9's expression of joyous singing, as Lamentations 5:14 highlights sorrow, stating that elders have ceased from the gates, and young men from their music.

Lamentations 5:14: The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.

Contradiction with Amos 5:23

Psalms 144:9 speaks of playing instruments to God, while Amos 5:23 warns against songs and melodies that are not pleasing to God, suggesting that not all new songs and music may be acceptable.

Amos 5:23: Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

Contradiction with James 5:13

Whereas Psalms 144:9 suggests singing irrespective of one's circumstances, James 5:13 ties singing songs to being cheerful, implying song is not appropriate for all moods or situations.

James 5:13: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
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