Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 145:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 145:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 145:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, people will talk about the amazing things God has done because they are so powerful and special, and David promises to tell everyone how great God is.

Psalms 145:6: And [men] shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. [declare: Heb. declare it]

Contradiction with Genesis 11:4

While Psalms 145:6 speaks of proclaiming God's mighty acts, Genesis 11:4 describes people seeking to make a name for themselves instead of glorifying God.

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 Judges 7:2

Psalms 145:6 emphasizes declaring God's greatness, whereas Judges 7:2 illustrates God's desire to prevent Israel from claiming credit for victory, contrasting human boasting with divine power.

Judges 7:2: And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that [are] with thee [are] too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 10:15

In contrast to declaring God's greatness in Psalms 145:6, Isaiah 10:15 shows arrogance and self-reliance questioning if a tool can boast over the one who uses it.

Isaiah 10:15: Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? [or] shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake [itself] against them that lift it up, [or] as if the staff should lift up [itself, as if it were] no wood. [the rod...: or, a rod should shake them that lift it up] [itself, as if...: or, that which is not wood]

Contradiction with Daniel 4:30

Psalms 145:6 praises God's acts, but Daniel 4:30 highlights human pride as Nebuchadnezzar credits himself for Babylon's greatness.

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 Acts 12:22-23

While Psalms 145:6 calls for declaring God's mighty works, Acts 12:22-23 recounts King Herod's demise for accepting glory as a god without giving glory to God.

Acts 12:22-23: And the people gave a shout, [saying, It is] the voice of a god, and not of a man.
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