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?]