Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 71:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 71:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 71:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, God has been teaching him many things since he was young, and he has always talked about the amazing things God has done.

Psalms 71:17: O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Contradicts by emphasizing trust in the Lord over personal understanding, while Psalms 71:17 speaks of taught knowledge.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Contradicts by associating increased knowledge with sorrow, unlike the positive tone of being taught by God in Psalms 71:17.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19

Contradicts by portraying worldly wisdom as foolishness, conflicting with the valued learning from God in Psalms 71:17.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Contradicts by warning against trusting in human ability, which may contrast with declaring trust in what God has taught.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Job 32:7-9

Contradicts by stating wisdom comes from God, yet excludes youth from being wise, unlike the experience of being taught from youth in Psalms 71:17.

Job 32:7-9: I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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