Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 62:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 62:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 62:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, people sometimes pretend to be nice by saying good things, but they actually think mean thoughts and want to hurt others. They might say lies and try to trick someone to make them fall.

Psalms 62:4: They only consult to cast [him] down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. [inwardly: Heb. in their inward parts]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:19

Proverbs 12:19 states that "the lip of truth shall be established for ever," whereas Psalm 62:4 suggests deception with "they delight in lies."

Proverbs 12:19: The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment.

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Ephesians 4:25 encourages speaking truth, "putting away lying," directly contradicting the behavior of delighting in lies in Psalm 62:4.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Jesus states "I am the way, the truth," contrasting with the delight in lies mentioned in Psalm 62:4.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16

Zechariah 8:16 calls for "speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour," opposing the notion of delighting in lies as seen in Psalm 62:4.

Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

"Lie not one to another," as instructed in Colossians 3:9, contradicts the behavior of delighting in lies described in Psalm 62:4.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Paradox #1

Psalms 62:4 speaks to the duplicity or insincerity of people who speak well of someone while secretly wishing them harm. A potential contradiction could arise if a person who values honesty and integrity finds themselves behaving in a two-faced manner, speaking kindly in public while harboring negative feelings or intentions. This inconsistency highlights a conflict between one's actions and their moral beliefs about honesty and transparency.

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