Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 45:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 45:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 45:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, people will always remember God's name, and because of this, everyone will praise God forever and ever. It's like making sure the best stories are never forgotten so people can keep celebrating them.

Psalms 45:17: I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Contradiction with Genesis 6:5

This verse suggests that the wickedness of man was great, implying a contrast to the everlasting remembrance and honor mentioned in Psalms 45:17.

Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:11

This verse states there is no remembrance of former things, contradicting the notion of eternal remembrance in Psalms 45:17.

Ecclesiastes 1:11: [There is] no remembrance of former [things]; neither shall there be [any] remembrance of [things] that are to come with [those] that shall come after.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

It mentions that the dead know nothing and are forgotten, conflicting with the idea of perpetual memory in Psalms 45:17.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:17

The verse speaks of former things not being remembered, which opposes the everlasting memory referenced in Psalms 45:17.

Isaiah 65:17: For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. [come...: Heb. come upon the heart]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:14

God instructs not to pray for the people, indicating they are not remembered in favor, contrasting with the remembrance in Psalms 45:17.

Jeremiah 11:14: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear [them] in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble. [trouble: Heb. evil]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:2

The transient nature of human honor is highlighted, which contradicts the enduring honor suggested in Psalms 45:17.

Matthew 6:2: Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. [do not...: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded]

Contradiction with James 4:14

Life is described as a vapor that vanishes, opposing the perpetuity implied in the remembrance outlined in Psalms 45:17.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
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