Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 73:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 73:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 73:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse means that when he tried to understand why bad things happen to good people, it made him feel really sad and confused. It's like when something is too hard to think about and makes your head hurt.

Psalms 73:16: When I thought to know this, it [was] too painful for me; [too...: Heb. labour in mine eyes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord and not leaning on one's own understanding, in contrast to the personal struggle to understand seen in Psalms 73:16.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5

States that evil men don't understand judgment, but those who seek the Lord understand all things, conflicting with the confusion in Psalms 73:16.

Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Declares God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, suggesting acceptance rather than struggle with understanding as seen in Psalms 73:16.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Offers wisdom to those who ask God for it, contrasting the perplexity experienced in Psalms 73:16.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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