Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 19:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 19:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 19:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, we might not know all the mistakes we make, so we ask God to help clean away the wrong things we do that we don't even realize. It's like asking for extra help to be better because we can't always see everything we do wrong.

Psalms 19:12: Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults].

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

While Psalms 19:12 speaks of hidden faults and the difficulty in recognizing own errors, Proverbs 28:13 suggests that confessing and forsaking sins brings mercy, implying sins can be readily known and addressed.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Psalms 19:12 questions awareness of personal errors, whereas 1 John 1:8 states if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, implying an inherent understanding of our sinful nature.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with James 4:17

Psalms 19:12 addresses unintentional sins, while James 4:17 emphasizes knowing the right thing to do and failing to do it as sin, suggesting awareness of actions.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Luke 12:47-48

These verses imply a distinction between knowing and not knowing one's master's will, with punishment based on awareness, which contrasts with the hidden faults mentioned in Psalms 19:12.

Luke 12:47-48: And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not [himself], neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes].

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse might arise from the idea of being held accountable for actions or sins that a person is not aware of. On one hand, it suggests the importance of being mindful and responsible for one's actions, but on the other hand, it could seem unfair to be judged for things outside of one's awareness or understanding.

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