Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 81:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 81:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 81:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Asaph, we should sing and be happy to honor God because He makes us strong and takes care of us, just like He did for Jacob. It's like cheering and celebrating for God, who is our big helper.

Psalms 81:1: [To the chief Musician upon Gittith, [A Psalm] of Asaph.] Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. [of Asaph: or, for Asaph]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

Contradicts by emphasizing a time to mourn, whereas Psalms 81:1 emphasizes a time to sing joyfully.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:26

Suggests it is good to wait quietly for salvation, contradicting the call to make a joyful noise in Psalms 81:1.

Lamentations 3:26: [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

Contradiction with James 4:9

Advises to be afflicted and mourn, contradicting the joyful singing in Psalms 81:1.

James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.

Contradiction with Amos 8:3

Speaks of songs turning into wailing, contradicting the joyful singing in Psalms 81:1.

Amos 8:3: And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, saith the Lord GOD: [there shall be] many dead bodies in every place; they shall cast [them] forth with silence. [shall be howlings: Heb. shall howl] [with...: Heb. be silent]
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