Contradiction with Proverbs 1:7
While Psalms 78:1 encourages listening to teachings, Proverbs 1:7 emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord as the beginning of knowledge, which might suggest a different starting point for wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 1:7: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. [the beginning: or, the principal part]
Contradiction with James 1:22
Psalms 78:1 calls for listening to teachings, whereas James 1:22 stresses being doers of the word, not just hearers, highlighting action over mere listening.
James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
Encourages focusing on meaningful prayer rather than many words, contrasting with Psalms 78:1's call to hear instruction, suggesting quality of communication over quantity.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
Suggests simplicity in communication with 'yes' or 'no', as opposed to the listening and speaking in detail suggested in Psalms 78:1.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12
Warns against excessive study and bookmaking, countering the encouragement of receiving instruction found in Psalms 78:1.
Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]