Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 145:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 145:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 145:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means he wants to say good things about God and honor Him every day. David thinks God is like a great king who should be loved and praised forever.

Psalms 145:1: [David's [Psalm] of praise.] I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:4

This verse illustrates human beings attempting to exalt themselves by building the Tower of Babel, which contrasts with exalting God as in Psalm 145:1.

Genesis 11:4: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 14:13-14

These verses describe Satan's desire to exalt himself above God, contradicting the theme of exalting God as seen in Psalm 145:1.

Isaiah 14:13-14: For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

This passage advises against exalting oneself for wisdom, might, or riches, emphasizing exalting God alone, in contrast to self-exaltation.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Daniel 4:30

King Nebuchadnezzar exalts himself and his kingdom, which stands in contradiction to the example of exalting God found in Psalm 145:1.

Daniel 4:30: The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contrasting personal exaltation against the exaltation of God stated in Psalm 145:1.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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