Contradiction with Hosea 6:6
This verse emphasizes that God desires mercy and not sacrifice, contrasting with the delight in sacrifices mentioned in Psalms 51:19.
Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11
This verse questions the value of sacrifices and offerings, suggesting they are not needed, which contradicts Psalms 51:19 that states they are pleasing to 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 Amos 5:21-22
These verses express God's rejection of feasts and sacrifices, seemingly opposing the idea that they please Him as stated in Psalms 51:19.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Micah 6:6-8
This passage suggests that God prefers justice, mercy, and humility over burnt offerings, which contrasts with the favorable view of sacrifices in Psalms 51:19.
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?]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
This verse highlights obedience being better than sacrifices, contradicting the implication that sacrifices are pleasing alone in Psalms 51:19.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.