Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 40:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 40:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 40:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people who look for God can be very happy and joyful. Those who feel thankful for being rescued by God should always say, "God is great!"

Psalms 40:16: Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Proverbs 24:17 advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, in contrast to Psalms 40:16 which encourages rejoicing in the Lord's deliverance.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the idea of rejoicing over others’ adversity that may arise from divine judgment implied in Psalms 40:16.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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