Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 65:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 65:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 65:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, God chooses special people to be close to Him, and they are happy because they get to be in God's house and see how good He is. These people feel very lucky and satisfied because they are near God.

Psalms 65:4: Blessed [is the man whom] thou choosest, and causest to approach [unto thee, that] he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, [even] of thy holy temple.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

While Psalm 65:4 speaks of being blessed and chosen by God to dwell in His courts, Matthew 7:14 notes the narrow gate and difficult path to life that few find, suggesting exclusivity and difficulty in approaching God.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]

Contradiction with Romans 3:10

Psalm 65:4 suggests people are chosen and blessed, but Romans 3:10 states that no one is righteous, implying none are inherently worthy of such a blessing.

Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

While Psalm 65:4 speaks of drawing near to God, Isaiah 59:2 mentions that sins separate people from God, presenting a contradiction about accessibility to God's presence.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Luke 13:24

Psalm 65:4 suggests being chosen and coming near to God, whereas Luke 13:24 speaks about striving to enter through a narrow door that many will not be able to enter, indicating not all are chosen or will succeed.

Luke 13:24: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

Psalm 65:4 speaks to closeness and being chosen, but Proverbs 15:29 notes that the Lord is far from the wicked, suggesting that not everyone can draw near.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with John 9:31

Psalm 65:4 implies being blessed by God, yet John 9:31 suggests that God does not listen to sinners, indicating conditions on who can approach or be heard by God.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
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