Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 61:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 61:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 61:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David, Christians believe this verse means that they should sing songs to God every day to show love and promise to do good things. It's like saying "Thank you" and keeping promises to God all the time.

Psalms 61:8: So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:16

While Psalms 61:8 emphasizes the persistent act of praise to God, Matthew 5:16 emphasizes letting your actions shine before others as a means of glorifying God, which could be seen as focusing on actions over words.

Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

This verse cautions against praying or praising in a public manner for show, contrasting the sentiment in Psalms 61:8 where public praise and daily performance of vows is highlighted.

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 Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises letting others praise you and not your own mouth, which contrasts with Psalms 61:8's focus on one's own active praise of God.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises against hasty words and too much speaking before God, which might contrast with the continual praise stressed in Psalms 61:8.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Warns against vain repetitions in prayer, contrasting with the idea of continual, possibly repetitive, praise in Psalms 61:8.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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