Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 21:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 21:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 21:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God makes the king look very special and important because He has saved him. God gives the king honor and makes him feel proud and loved.

Psalms 21:5: His glory [is] great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

Contradiction with James 4:6

While Psalms 21:5 attributes the glory and honor to the king, James 4:6 implies that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble, suggesting that humans should not revel in their own glory.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Psalms 21:5 speaks of glory, whereas Matthew 23:12 emphasizes humility, teaching that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

This verse states that God does not share His glory with others, which contradicts the idea that the king's glory is exalted as mentioned in Psalms 21:5.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Contrasts with Psalms 21:5 as it advises not to glory in wisdom, might, or riches, but to glory in understanding and knowing God, suggesting an inward rather than external glory.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

While Psalms 21:5 focuses on the splendor of the king, 1 Peter 5:5 promotes humility, stressing that God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

Advises against self-praise, contrasting with the exaltation described in Psalms 21:5, suggesting that praise should come from others, not oneself.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Instructs against performing deeds to be seen by others, differing from Psalms 21:5 where the king's glory is highlighted.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
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