Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 6:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 6:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 6:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is asking God not to be too angry or upset when teaching him a lesson. David wants God to be kind and patient with him instead.

Psalms 6:1: [To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. [chief...: or, overseer] [Sheminith: or, the eighth]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6

This verse emphasizes that the Lord chastens those He loves, suggesting that divine correction is a sign of love rather than rebuke.

Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:12

Similar to Hebrews 12:6, this verse highlights that the Lord corrects those He delights in, implying that chastening is an act of caring discipline, not rebuke.

Proverbs 3:12: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth.

Contradiction with Job 5:17-18

These verses present chastening as a blessing and offering healing, which contrasts with the plea to avoid rebuke and correction in anger.

Job 5:17-18: Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

Contradiction with Revelation 3:19

This verse states that those whom the Lord loves, He rebukes and chastens, suggesting that rebuke is an expression of love, contrary to the plea in Psalms 6:1.

Revelation 3:19: As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

This proverb suggests that withholding correction is akin to hating one's child, framing divine discipline as an act of love, not wrathful rebuke.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
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