Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that success does not depend on human effort or God's favor, unlike Psalms 147:11 which emphasizes the Lord's favor to those who fear Him.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Romans 9:16
This verse states that it is not by human will or effort but by God's mercy, contrasting with Psalms 147:11's emphasis on fearing God and hoping in His mercy.
Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Paradox #1
Psalms 147:11 mentions that the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him and in those who hope in his mercy. A possible contradiction or conflict may arise from the idea that fear and hope are two different emotions that seem contradictory. Normally, fear might not align with a loving relationship, and hoping for mercy might imply an expectation of punishment or judgment. This can cause confusion about the nature of God's relationship with people, whether it is based on fear, love, or a mix of both.