Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 35:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 35:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 35:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is saying that he will thank God in front of a big group of people and will tell everyone how great God is. It’s like when you want to share something special and important with all your friends at a big party.

Psalms 35:18: I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. [much: Heb. strong]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting another person praise you, rather than praising oneself, contrasting with the self-expression of praise in Psalms 35:18.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse warns against praying publicly to show off one’s devotion, contrasting with openly praising God's name in the congregation as described in Psalms 35:18.

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 Matthew 6:6

Jesus advises praying in private to the Father, which contrasts with the public expression of praise directed by Psalms 35:18.

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.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

God expresses disdain for public displays of worship under wrong circumstances, which could contrast with the enthusiastic public praise endorsed in Psalms 35:18.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
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