Contradiction with Romans 7:15
This verse discusses the struggle between doing what is desired and what is actually done, indicating conflict with the idea of delighting in God's law as mentioned in Psalms 40:8.
Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]
Contradiction with Galatians 5:17
This verse talks about the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit, contrasting with the seamless delight in God's law expressed in Psalms 40:8.
Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Contradiction with James 4:1
This verse speaks about internal conflicts and desires warring within, which contradicts the harmonious delight in doing God's will in Psalms 40:8.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Romans 8:7
This describes the carnal mind as being hostile toward God and not submissive to His law, conflicting with the delight in God's law mentioned in Psalms 40:8.
Romans 8:7: Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [the carnal...: Gr. the minding of the flesh]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse warns against willful sin after knowing the truth, suggesting a contradiction to the delight and willingness to follow God's law as expressed in Psalms 40:8.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,