Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 34:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 34:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 34:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Psalms, King David is saying that he will always talk about how good God is, no matter what is happening. David wants to tell everyone how thankful he is to God all the time.

Psalms 34:1: [[A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth. [Abimelech: or, Achish]

Contradiction with Job 3:1

Job curses the day of his birth, which contrasts with the continuous blessing praised in Psalms 34:1.

Job 3:1: After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

This passage describes a time for everything under the sun, including a time to refrain from praise, which contrasts with the unceasing praise in Psalms 34:1.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17-18

Here, the speaker expresses loss of peace and hope, in contrast to the commitment to bless the Lord at all times as stated in Psalms 34:1.

Lamentations 3:17-18: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Amos 5:18-20

The day of the Lord is portrayed as darkness, contradicting the perpetual praise found in Psalms 34:1.

Amos 5:18-20: Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end [is] it for you? the day of the LORD [is] darkness, and not light.
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