Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9
While Psalms 149:2 encourages rejoicing in God, Isaiah 45:9 warns against questioning or opposing God's will, which implies caution in attitudes towards God.
Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
Psalms 149:2 speaks of joy and celebration, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:4 acknowledges a time for weeping, indicating a balance between joy and sorrow.
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
Psalms 149:2 encourages rejoicing, but James 4:9 calls for mourning and gloom in repentance, presenting a contrast in emotional expression.
James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13
While Psalms 149:2 focuses on gladness, Proverbs 14:13 acknowledges that laughter and joy can hide sorrow, highlighting complexity in human emotions.
Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:15
Psalms 149:2 implies rejoicing, whereas Lamentations 5:15 speaks of joy turning into mourning, reflecting despair and loss.
Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.