Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 147:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 147:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 147:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, we should sing happy songs to God and be thankful, using music like harps to show our joy. It's a way to say "thank you" to God for all the good things He does.

Psalms 147:7: Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:16

While Psalms 147:7 emphasizes praise and thanksgiving, 2 Timothy 3:16 focuses on scripture being used for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction, which could be seen as contrasting the idea of simple praise with more complex uses of scripture.

2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

This verse speaks of a time to mourn and a time to dance, suggesting a season for everything, which might contrast with the continual praise in Psalms 147:7.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with James 4:9

Calls for mourning and weeping, which could contradict the encouragement to sing with thanksgiving as stated in Psalms 147:7.

James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:32-33

Speaks to God's compassion despite His causing grief, contrasting with the unmitigated praise of Psalms 147:7.

Lamentations 3:32-33: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

Expresses God's disdain for certain forms of worship and music, potentially conflicting with the idea of singing praise as described in Psalms 147:7.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:20

Suggests that singing songs to a heavy heart is inappropriate, while Psalms 147:7 calls for singing with thanksgiving, possibly seen as dismissive of sadness.

Proverbs 25:20: [As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so [is] he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

Contradiction with Job 30:31

Job expresses his sorrow and mourning through music, which contrasts with the joyful singing found in Psalms 147:7.

Job 30:31: My harp also is [turned] to mourning, and my organ into the voice of them that weep.
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