Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 30:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 30:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 30:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, this verse means that King David wanted to always praise and thank God joyfully with his whole heart. He promised that he would never stop singing about how wonderful God is.

Psalms 30:12: To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. [my glory: that is, my tongue, or, my soul]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Ecclesiastes notes there is "a time to mourn," suggesting mourning as an acceptable, even necessary, emotional state, whereas Psalms 30:12 emphasizes eternal thanksgiving and joy.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Job 7:11

Job expresses unrestrained sorrow and anguish, which contrasts with the continual joy and praise to God described in Psalms 30:12.

Job 7:11: Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Lamentations speaks of the soul being far from peace, opposing the sentiment of unending praise and joy in God found in Psalms 30:12.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

Jesus blesses those who mourn, indicating mourning as a virtue, whereas Psalms 30:12 focuses on unbroken joy and praise.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:18

Jeremiah expresses deep sorrow and a lack of comfort, contrasting the spirit of joyful praise in Psalms 30:12.

Jeremiah 8:18: [When] I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart [is] faint in me. [in: Heb. upon]
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