Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 80:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 80:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 80:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse means God has allowed troubles to happen to them, so their neighbors are arguing with them and their enemies are making fun of them. It shows they feel sad and hope God will help them.

Psalms 80:6: Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among themselves.

Contradiction with Psalms 126:5

This verse speaks of sowing in tears but reaping in joy, suggesting a positive outcome from suffering, in contrast to the continued suffering described in Psalms 80:6.

Psalms 126:5: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with James 1:2

This verse advises to consider it pure joy whenever facing trials, as opposed to Psalms 80:6, which focuses on the burden of suffering and the scorn of neighbors.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse states that all things work together for good to those who love God, which contrasts with the negative repercussions mentioned in Psalms 80:6.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 4:13

This verse encourages rejoicing in trials, promising joy at the revelation of Christ's glory, opposing the lament over hardship expressed in Psalms 80:6.

1 Peter 4:13: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3

This verse speaks of giving beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, countering Psalms 80:6 where the emphasis is on sorrow and mockery.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
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