Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 37:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 37:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 37:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, having just a little bit of good things is better for a person who does the right thing than having lots of money and treasures for people who do bad things. It's like when sharing a small piece of cake feels better than having a big cake all to yourself if you're not nice.

Psalms 37:16: A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16

This verse states that having little with the fear of the Lord is better than great treasure with trouble, which aligns rather than contradicts Psalms 37:16.

Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:7

This verse indicates that one can pretend to be rich and have nothing or pretend to be poor and have great wealth, presenting a view on wealth and perception rather than directly contradicting the value of a little in Psalms 37:16.

Proverbs 13:7: There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

It states that those who love money will never have enough, which highlights the limitations of wealth rather than directly contradicting the value of having little in Psalms 37:16.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Advises against storing up earthly treasures which can be destroyed, suggesting a focus on spiritual wealth rather than material riches, not directly contradicting Psalms 37:16.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against greed and emphasizes that life is not about abundant possessions, again not directly contradicting Psalms 37:16’s message on wealth.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction might be that the verse suggests it's better to have a little with righteousness than to have much with wrongdoing. This could conflict with beliefs that wealth is inherently a sign of God's favor or a reward for virtue, leading to inconsistency about the moral value of wealth in religious teachings.

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