Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
This verse contradicts Psalms 40:10 by advising believers to not publicly display their righteousness or charitable acts, suggesting that true devotion is shown in private rather than publicly proclaiming faithfulness.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
It contradicts Psalms 40:10 by advising that praise should come from others rather than oneself, implying that self-proclamation is not ideal.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Contradiction with James 4:10
This verse implies humility and contradicts the open declaration in Psalms 40:10 by encouraging believers to be humble and let God lift them up instead of actively proclaiming one's righteousness.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Advises prayer in private, suggesting a contrast with the public declaration of God's faithfulness found in Psalms 40:10.
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 Proverbs 25:27
Suggests that seeking one's own glory is not wise, contradicting the act of openly declaring personal righteousness and faithfulness mentioned in Psalms 40:10.
Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.
Paradox #1
Psalms 40:10 talks about proclaiming God's faithfulness and salvation. A potential contradiction could arise if this is interpreted as conflicting with personal humility. The act of declaring one's faith might be seen as self-promotion rather than focusing on humility, which is also a valued virtue in many religious teachings. However, this would depend on individual interpretation and context.