Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people who love and think about God's teachings all the time are very happy. They enjoy learning and following what God wants them to do.

Psalms 1:2: But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

This verse warns against the endless study and weariness of much study, whereas Psalms 1:2 encourages meditating on the law day and night.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

This verse highlights people drawing near to God with their mouths, while their hearts are far from Him, contradicting the genuine delight in God's law in Psalms 1:2.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:10

This verse describes God's laws being put into one's mind and written in their hearts, somewhat passively, rather than the active meditation described in Psalms 1:2.

Hebrews 8:10: For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: [put: Gr. give] [in: or, upon]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

God expresses disdain for outward religious rituals without heartfelt devotion; if meditation becomes ritualistic, it contradicts the genuine delight described in Psalms 1:2.

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]
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