Psalms 67:1 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Christian understanding, this verse is often seen as a prayer asking God to be kind to us and give us good things. It also asks for God to be happy with us and to show us his love and care.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:9

This verse questions those who argue with their Maker, contrasting with Psalms 67:1 which asks for God’s graciousness and blessing.

Isaiah 45:9: Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

Contradiction with Psalms 5:5

This verse states that God hates all workers of iniquity, which contrasts with the plea for God’s grace and blessing in Psalms 67:1.

Psalms 5:5: The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. [in...: Heb. before thine eyes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:11

This verse describes God bringing evil upon people from which they cannot escape, which contradicts the invocation of divine grace and blessing in Psalms 67:1.

Jeremiah 11:11: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. [to escape: Heb. to go forth of]

Contradiction with James 4:6

While Psalms 67:1 asks for grace and blessing, this verse states that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, implying it isn't granted to all.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Nahum 1:2

This verse portrays God as a jealous and avenging deity, which may contrast the gracious and blessing aspect sought in Psalms 67:1.

Nahum 1:2: God [is] jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and [is] furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth [wrath] for his enemies. [God...: or, The LORD is a jealous God, and a revenger, etc] [is furious: Heb. that hath fury]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse indicates that one who turns away their ear from the law, even their prayer is an abomination, conflicting with the plea for God's favor in Psalms 67:1.