Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 72:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 72:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 72:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, good people will be happy and do well, and there will be lots of peace for a very long time, as long as the moon is in the sky.

Psalms 72:7: In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. [so long...: Heb. till there be no moon]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:5

This verse describes the wickedness of humanity, contradicting the peace and righteousness in Psalms 72:7.

Genesis 6:5: And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually. [every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires] [continually: Heb. every day]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:16

This verse speaks of the wicked not being able to sleep unless they have caused mischief, opposing the perpetual peace mentioned in Psalms 72:7.

Proverbs 4:16: For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

This verse discusses the righteous suffering and the wicked prospering, which contrasts with the ideal state of righteousness flourishing in Psalms 72:7.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

Describes the deceitful and wicked nature of the human heart, opposing the purity and peace depicted in Psalms 72:7.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Matthew 24:12

This verse speaks about the increase of wickedness and the love of many growing cold, which contradicts the flourishing righteousness in Psalms 72:7.

Matthew 24:12: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Describes the perilous times of the last days where people will be lovers of themselves, opposing the peace and prosperity in Psalms 72:7.

2 Timothy 3:1-5: This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Contradiction with James 4:1

This verse talks about wars and fights among people, illustrating the absence of peace stated in Psalms 72:7.

James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
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