Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 36:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 36:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 36:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people who do bad things often don't think about God or feel any fear of Him. They act as if God isn't watching them or doesn't matter.

Psalms 36:1: [To the chief Musician, [A Psalm] of David the servant of the LORD.] The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, [that there is] no fear of God before his eyes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:6

This verse suggests that by mercy and truth iniquity is purged, which contrasts with Psalms 36:1, which implies persistent sinfulness due to lack of fear of God.

Proverbs 16:6: By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil.

Contradiction with Romans 3:18

It supports the theme of Psalms 36:1 by stating there is no fear of God before their eyes, which doesn't directly contradict but aligns with the theme of disregard for God.

Romans 3:18: There is no fear of God before their eyes.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

Encourages fear of the Lord and departure from evil, which contrasts with the disregard for God presented in Psalms 36:1.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

States that people honor God with lips but not hearts, yet it shows a superficial fear of God, whereas Psalms 36:1 implies there is none.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
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