Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 39:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 39:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 39:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the book, this verse means that he is asking God to listen to his prayers and see his tears because he feels like he doesn't quite belong on earth, just like his ancestors felt when they were moving from place to place. David feels like he is just visiting here, and he needs God's help.

Psalms 39:12: Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I [am] a stranger with thee, [and] a sojourner, as all my fathers [were].

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:14

While Psalms 39:12 describes the fleeting nature of human life on Earth, Hebrews 13:14 emphasizes the anticipation of a lasting city to come, offering a sense of permanence.

Hebrews 13:14: For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Contradiction with Philippians 3:20

Psalms 39:12 suggests a transient sojourn on earth, whereas Philippians 3:20 highlights citizenship in heaven, suggesting a more permanent, established status for believers.

Philippians 3:20: For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: [conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:13

Psalms 39:12 conveys temporality in our earthly life, but 2 Peter 3:13 speaks of a future permanent dwelling in a "new heavens and new earth."

2 Peter 3:13: Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:17

While Psalms 39:12 implies the temporal experience on earth, 1 John 2:17 states that doing God's will leads to eternal permanence, contrasting with the transient nature.

1 John 2:17: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:3-4

Psalms 39:12 reflects a life of fleeting and transient experiences, contradicting with Revelation 21:3-4 which describes a permanent and eternal home with God where suffering is eliminated.

Revelation 21:3-4: And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God [is] with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, [and be] their God.
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