Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 65:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 65:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 65:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David, even people who live far away are amazed by God's powerful signs, and He makes the start and end of each day joyful and happy.

Psalms 65:8: They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. [rejoice: or, sing]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:6

This verse suggests God regretted creating humans, contrasting with Psalms 65:8, which depicts God as being consistently praised and revered.

Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.

Contradiction with Job 21:7

This verse questions why the wicked live and prosper, contradicting Psalms 65:8, where people are in awe of God’s works and have a positive view of divine justice.

Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

This verse speaks of the righteous getting what the wicked deserve and vice versa, which contradicts the consistent praise for God's justice expressed in Psalms 65:8.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Psalms 22:1

This verse expresses a feeling of abandonment by God, which contrasts with the sense of God's power and presence inspiring awe in Psalms 65:8.

Psalms 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-3

These verses express frustration at God’s apparent inaction and injustice, contradicting the impression of God's admirable deeds described in Psalms 65:8.

Habakkuk 1:2-3: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
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