Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 25:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 25:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 25:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this, he is asking God to forgive him for doing wrong things because he knows he has made a lot of mistakes. He wants God to forgive him to show how kind and loving God is.

Psalms 25:11: For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it [is] great.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the soul who sins shall die, indicating personal accountability, contrasting Psalms 25:11 where David asks for pardon for his sins for God's sake.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse suggests that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, contrasting with the plea for pardon in Psalms 25:11.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26-27

These verses suggest that if we sin willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, contrary to the plea for forgiveness in Psalms 25:11.

Hebrews 10:26-27: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

This verse acknowledges that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, which contrasts with the confidence in seeking forgiveness seen in Psalms 25:11.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

The principle that a person reaps what they sow challenges the idea of asking for forgiveness on account of God's name, as seen in Psalms 25:11.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Paradox #1

Psalms 25:11 asks for forgiveness due to God's goodness, implying that mercy is requested because of who God is, not because of one's own merit. The contradiction some might see here is that it suggests a reliance on divine mercy over personal responsibility and effort to change. This can conflict with the idea that individuals should be accountable for their actions and seek to correct their wrongs through their own deeds.

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