Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 80:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 80:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 80:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means that God is allowing people to be very sad and cry a lot, almost like their food and drink are made of tears. This is a way to show that they are going through a tough time and need help.

Psalms 80:5: Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:8

While Psalms 80:5 refers to being fed with the bread of tears, signifying sorrow and hardship, Psalm 34:8 invites believers to "taste and see that the LORD is good," suggesting experiences of God's goodness and blessings.

Psalm 34:8: O taste and see that the LORD [is] good: blessed [is] the man [that] trusteth in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Psalms 80:5 speaks of affliction, whereas Matthew 11:28 offers rest to those who are weary and burdened.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Psalms 80:5 reflects on grief and tears, while John 16:33, despite acknowledging tribulation, assures believers of peace in Christ because He has overcome the world.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse speaks of a future with no tears, contradicting Psalm 80:5, which mentions being fed with tears.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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