Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 71:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 71:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 71:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the writer is asking God to stay close and not leave them when they become old and gray-haired. They want to continue telling people about God's strength and power to everyone who will come after them.

Psalms 71:18: Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto [this] generation, [and] thy power to every one [that] is to come. [when...: Heb. unto old age and gray hairs] [thy strength: Heb. thine arm]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:29

The verse implies strength and glory are found in youth, contrasting with Psalms 71:18's focus on proclaiming God's power as an elder.

Proverbs 20:29: The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:9

It encourages enjoying youth without concern, differing from Psalms 71:18's eagerness to engage in purposeful tasks in old age.

Ecclesiastes 11:9: Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these [things] God will bring thee into judgment.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:14

This verse mentions how the elders have ceased from the gate, which can contrast with Psalms 71:18's desire for the elderly to proclaim God's strength.

Lamentations 5:14: The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.

Contradiction with Job 12:12

The verse suggests wisdom comes with age, contrasting with the idea in Psalms 71:18 of continuing purpose in sharing God's might.

Job 12:12: With the ancient [is] wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:30

It states even youths will grow weary, which opposes Psalms 71:18's highlighting of energetic proclamation by the elderly.

Isaiah 40:30: Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
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