Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 61:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 61:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 61:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God will give the king a longer life and let him live for many years, just like how many generations come and go. It's like God will make sure the king has lots of time, just like counting the generations in a family.

Psalms 61:6: Thou wilt prolong the king's life: [and] his years as many generations. [Thou...: Heb. Thou shalt add days to the days of the king] [as...: Heb. as generation and generation]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27

Proverbs states that the fear of the Lord prolongs days, contrary to asking for an already prolonged life in Psalms 61:6.

Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]

Contradiction with James 4:14

James emphasizes the uncertainty and brevity of life, contrasting the prolonged life requested in Psalms 61:6.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

Ecclesiastes suggests that time and chance happen to everyone, which contrasts with the desire for prolonged days in Psalms 61:6.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
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