Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 36:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 36:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 36:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, people who plan bad things even when they should be resting don't feel bad about doing wrong. They choose to do things that are not good and don't hate doing bad deeds.

Psalms 36:4: He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way [that is] not good; he abhorreth not evil. [mischief: or, vanity]

Contradiction with James 4:17

While Psalms 36:4 describes a person who plans evil, James 4:17 emphasizes the responsibility to do good, contradicting the behavior of willfully sinning.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

Psalms 36:4 mentions plotting evil actions, but Proverbs 3:7 advises not to be wise in one’s own eyes and to fear the Lord, avoiding sinful intentions.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17

Contradicts Psalms 36:4 by urging people to cease doing evil and learn to do well, promoting justice and righteousness instead of sin.

Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Emphasizes abstaining from evil in all forms, contradicting the deliberate plotting of evil as highlighted in Psalms 36:4.

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises to provide things honest in the sight of all men, directly opposing the act of devising wickedness found in Psalms 36:4.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Micah 6:8

Calls for acting justly and loving mercy, which contradicts the sinful and deceitful planning depicted in Psalms 36:4.

Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:8

Encourages focusing on things that are pure and admirable, contrasting with the focus on wicked plans in Psalms 36:4.

Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]
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