Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 51:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 51:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 51:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse means he is asking God to help him speak so he can tell everyone how great God is. David wanted to make sure his words praised and thanked God.

Psalms 51:15: O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

Contradiction with Psalm 115:17

This verse states that the dead cannot praise the Lord, while Psalms 51:15 emphasizes opening lips to praise.

Psalm 115:17: The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

Contradiction with Isaiah 29:13

This verse talks about people drawing near with words but their hearts being far, contrasting with the sincerity implied in Psalms 51:15.

Isaiah 29:13: Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-23

God rejects insincere worship here, contrary to the open lips and praise in Psalms 51:15.

Amos 5:21-23: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9

Jesus criticizes vain worship, opposing the genuine praise called for in Psalms 51:15.

Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

God refuses to listen to prayers because of the people's actions, contrasting with the request to open lips in Psalms 51:15.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
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