Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 50:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 50:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 50:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, when people say nice things to thank and praise God, they make Him very happy. Also, if they talk and act in the right way, God will show them His special love and protection.

Psalms 50:23: Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth [his] conversation [aright] will I shew the salvation of God. [that...: Heb. that disposeth his way]

Contradiction with Psalms 51:17

This verse emphasizes a broken spirit and contrite heart as the sacrifices God desires, which contrasts with Psalms 50:23, where offering praise glorifies God.

Psalms 51:17: The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse indicates that God is not pleased with burnt offerings, contradicting the idea in Psalms 50:23 of offerings as a way to honor God.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

God desires mercy, not sacrifice, suggesting a contradiction with the sacrificial implication in Psalms 50:23.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Matthew 9:13

Jesus quotes Hosea, emphasizing mercy over sacrifice, presenting a differing perspective from the concept of sacrifice in Psalms 50:23.

Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Contradiction with Amos 5:22

God rejects Israel's offerings, conflicting with the notion in Psalms 50:23 that sacrifices honor Him.

Amos 5:22: Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept [them]: neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts. [peace...: or, thank offerings]

Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8

This passage suggests acting justly and loving mercy is more important than sacrifices, which contrasts with the praise aspect of Psalms 50:23.

Micah 6:6-8: Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, [and] bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [of a...: Heb. sons of a year?]
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