Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 66:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 66:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 66:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, we should all be happy and shout with joy to God. God loves it when everyone on Earth sings and makes cheerful sounds for Him.

Psalms 66:1: [To the chief Musician, A Song [or] Psalm.] Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: [all...: Heb. all the earth]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

While Psalms 66:1 encourages making a joyful noise, Ecclesiastes 3:7 suggests there is a time to keep silence, implying there are occasions not to shout for joy.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:28

Psalms 66:1 calls for loud praise, whereas Lamentations 3:28 suggests that there are moments to sit alone and be silent.

Lamentations 3:28: He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne [it] upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:27

This proverb suggests that a person with knowledge uses words with restraint, which could contrast with the exuberance in making a joyful noise to express praise as in Psalms 66:1.

Proverbs 17:27: He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. [an...: or, a cool]

Contradiction with Amos 5:13

Here, the prudent is advised to keep silent in evil times, which can be seen as opposing the directive to make a joyful noise regardless of the circumstances.

Amos 5:13: Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it [is] an evil time.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

While Psalms 66:1 encourages vocal expressions of praise, Matthew 6:5 warns against public shows of piety, which could be seen as a contradiction if the joyful noise is interpreted as a public display.

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.
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