Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 51:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 51:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 51:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of this Psalm, he is asking God to make him happy again because he knows God saves him. He also wants God to help him stay strong and good inside.

Psalms 51:12: Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me [with thy] free spirit.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse suggests that the Lord shall fight for you and you shall hold your peace, contrasting the personal proactive seeking of restoration and joy in Psalm 51:12.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

States there is no peace for the wicked, contradicting the plea for joy and salvation restoration in Psalm 51:12.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

Claims there is none righteous, contrasting the request for a clean heart and willing spirit in Psalm 51:12.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with James 4:9

Advises turning laughter into mourning and joy to gloom, which contrasts the restoration of joy in Psalm 51:12.

James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.
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