Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 34:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 34:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 34:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, when people look to God for help, they feel happy and bright inside, and they never feel embarrassed or ashamed. When they trust in God, they feel safe and loved.

Psalms 34:5: They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. [were lightened: or, they flowed unto him]

Contradiction with Job 30:29

Unlike Psalms 34:5, which speaks of radiance and lack of shame, Job 30:29 portrays a state of personal despair and alienation.

Job 30:29: I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. [owls: or, ostriches]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17

This verse contradicts Psalms 34:5 as it expresses a sense of hating life and finding it grievous, rather than being radiant and unashamed.

Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Contrary to the promise of no shame in Psalms 34:5, this verse describes being deprived of peace and forgetfulness of prosperity.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 49:14

While Psalms 34:5 suggests a positive outlook, this verse reflects feelings of being forgotten and forsaken by the Lord.

Isaiah 49:14: But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14

This verse starkly contrasts with the uplifting message of Psalms 34:5 by expressing a curse on the day of one's birth, highlighting despair.

Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

Contradiction with Micah 7:8

Although this verse ultimately speaks of hope, it describes a period of sitting in darkness before coming into light, initially contradicting the perpetual radiance in Psalms 34:5.

Micah 7:8: Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me.
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