Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 78:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 78:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 78:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, this verse means that people should tell their children about the amazing things God has done, so they will also learn to praise and trust Him. It's like sharing stories about how strong and wonderful God is, so the next generation knows too.

Psalms 78:4: We will not hide [them] from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2

This verse advises to let another praise you and not your own mouth, while Psalms 78:4 speaks of openly declaring God's works to the next generation.

Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Jesus warns against performing righteous acts to be seen by others, which contrasts with the public declaration in Psalms 78:4.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:27

This verse suggests it's not good to seek one's own glory, contrasting with the act of declaring praises as seen in Psalms 78:4.

Proverbs 25:27: [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:4

Emphasizes doing deeds in secret, contradicting the public recounting in Psalms 78:4.

Matthew 6:4: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
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