Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 149:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 149:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 149:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, we should sing happy and new songs to thank the Lord when we are with others who love Him. It's a way to show joy and praise together with our community.

Psalms 149:1: Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, [and] his praise in the congregation of saints. [Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Suggests there is a time for every purpose under heaven, including a time to refrain from singing, contradicting the call to sing in Psalms 149:1.

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

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:15

Describes a situation where joy and singing have ceased, contrasting the exhortation to sing a new song in Psalms 149:1.

Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.

Contradiction with Amos 8:3

Predicts that temple songs will become wailing, opposing the joyful singing encouraged in Psalms 149:1.

Amos 8:3: And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, saith the Lord GOD: [there shall be] many dead bodies in every place; they shall cast [them] forth with silence. [shall be howlings: Heb. shall howl] [with...: Heb. be silent]

Contradiction with Isaiah 24:8

States that the mirth of timbrels and the joyful sound of harp songs shall cease, contradicting the new song of praise in Psalms 149:1.

Isaiah 24:8: The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.

Contradiction with Job 30:9

Speaks of being a song of derision, opposing the notion of jubilant singing in Psalms 149:1.

Job 30:9: And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
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