Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 72:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 72:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 72:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, this verse means that God is the only one who can do amazing and wonderful things, and we should be thankful to Him for that. It teaches us to appreciate and praise God for all the good and special things He does.

Psalms 72:18: Blessed [be] the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7

While Psalms 72:18 praises God as the sole author of wondrous deeds, Isaiah 45:7 describes God as both creator of prosperity and disaster, implying actions that may not always be deemed wondrous.

Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14

Psalms 72:18 highlights solely the blessed acts of God, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:14 indicates both good times and adversity come from God, not solely wondrous acts.

Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:38

While Psalms 72:18 focuses on God's marvelous works, Lamentations 3:38 suggests that both good and bad come from God’s mouth, extending beyond just wonders.

Lamentations 3:38: Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

Contradiction with Job 2:10

Psalms 72:18 emphasizes God's wonderful deeds, but Job 2:10 acknowledges that both blessings and trouble are received from God, not only wondrous acts.

Job 2:10: But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

Contradiction with Amos 3:6

The verse in Psalms celebrates God's wondrous acts, whereas Amos 3:6 raises the notion that calamity in a city is also God-induced, challenging the idea of solely wondrous actions.

Amos 3:6: Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done [it]? [be afraid: or, run together?] [the LORD...: or, shall not the LORD do somewhat?]
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