Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 27:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 27:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 27:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he wishes for one important thing from God: to live close to Him every day, see how wonderful God is, and ask questions in His temple.

Psalms 27:4: One [thing] have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. [the beauty: or, the delight]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse discourages public displays of worship for attention, whereas Psalms 27:4 emphasizes public dwelling in the house of the Lord as a source of delight and beauty.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:1

Here, caution is advised in approaching God’s house, warning against impulsive worship, which contrasts with the unreserved longing for God's house expressed in Psalms 27:4.

Ecclesiastes 5:1: Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

Encourages private prayer, which contrasts with the desire for public dwelling in God’s house found in Psalms 27:4.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
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