Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 67:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 67:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 67:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, everyone should sing songs and say nice things about God because He is good to us. It's like when you clap and cheer for someone who does something great!

Psalms 67:5: Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.

Contradiction with Psalms 67:7

Psalms 67:5 encourages people to praise God, while Psalms 67:7 suggests that God will bless people, which could imply that blessings are conditional on the praise mentioned in Psalms 67:5.

Psalms 67:7: God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Psalms 67:5 encourages public praise, while Matthew 6:5 warns against practicing righteousness before others to be seen by them, including prayer, which can be seen as a form of praise.

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.

Contradiction with James 4:9

Psalms 67:5 calls for joyfully praising God, yet James 4:9 advises believers to be afflicted and mourn, suggesting a demeanor contrary to joyful praise.

James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Psalms 67:5 emphasizes praise, while Ecclesiastes 3:4 states there is a time to mourn, suggesting there are times when praise is not appropriate.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16

Psalms 67:5 encourages praise for God, whereas Jeremiah 7:16 has God instructing Jeremiah not to pray or plead for the people, which could include praise in certain contexts.

Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
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