Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 66:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 66:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 66:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse means that when you talk to God and praise Him out loud, He listens to you and it makes Him happy. It’s like saying nice things to someone you care about, letting them know you appreciate them.

Psalms 66:17: I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

This verse advises against using vain repetitions in prayer, whereas Psalms 66:17 mentions praising God with vocalized words.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse suggests praying in private rather than openly expressing one's voice as in Psalms 66:17.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Warns against speaking too much before God, contrasting with the notion of vocal praise in Psalms 66:17.

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 Proverbs 10:19

Suggests that multitude of words leads to sin, potentially conflicting with audibly praising as mentioned in Psalms 66:17.

Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
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