Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people can come to God because He is kind and loves them very much. Even though they love God and respect Him, they know He is also powerful and special.

Psalms 5:7: But as for me, I will come [into] thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: [and] in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. [thy holy...: Heb. the temple of thy holiness]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse discusses praying in public to be seen by others as hypocritical, whereas Psalm 5:7 describes entering the house of the Lord in reverence.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse emphasizes that God gives grace to the humble, contrary to Psalm 5:7's confidence to enter God's house.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse speaks of God's impartiality, whereas Psalm 5:7 implies special access to God.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11-15

This passage criticizes empty rituals, whereas Psalm 5:7 emphasizes worship in God's house.

Isaiah 1:11-15: 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]
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