Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 44:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 44:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 44:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means that the people still love God and try their best to follow His teachings and do what He says, even when things are hard. They haven't stopped walking in His path or doing the right things.

Psalms 44:18: Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; [steps: or, goings]

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse highlights that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, suggesting the inevitability of human hearts turning away, contrary to the steadfastness described in Psalms 44:18.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

Describes the heart as deceitful above all things, conflicting with the notion of unwavering heart loyalty in Psalms 44:18.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with 1 John 1:8

Claims that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, implying that everyone's hearts turn away at times, which contradicts Psalms 44:18.

1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Paul discusses the internal struggle with sin, hinting at divided hearts that do not align with Psalms 44:18's depiction of a steadfast heart.

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 Isaiah 53:6

States that all like sheep have gone astray, each turning to their own way, contradicting the claim of an unfaltering heart in Psalms 44:18.

Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. [laid...: Heb. made the iniquity of us all to meet on him]
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