Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 149:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 149:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 149:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God is happy with His people and makes them beautiful inside when they are humble and good. He makes them feel safe and loved.

Psalms 149:4: For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:5

While Psalms 149:4 speaks of the Lord taking pleasure in His people, Proverbs 16:5 states that everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord, suggesting that there are people whom the Lord does not take pleasure in.

Proverbs 16:5: Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:3

This verse implies that the same actions of worship and sacrifice can be abominable to God, contradicting the affirmation of God's pleasure in His people.

Isaiah 66:3: He that killeth an ox [is as if] he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, [as if] he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, [as if he offered] swine's blood; he that burneth incense, [as if] he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. [lamb: or, kid] [burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:20

The verse shows that God does not find offerings and sacrifices pleasing, contradicting Psalms 149:4 where the Lord is said to delight in His people.

Jeremiah 6:20: To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings [are] not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
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