Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 81:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 81:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 81:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, God wishes that His people would listen to Him and follow His ways, like a parent who wants their children to make wise choices. God hopes that by doing this, they will be happy and safe.

Psalms 81:13: Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, [and] Israel had walked in my ways!

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Proverbs 16:9 suggests that while humans plan their paths, the final direction is determined by the Lord, contradicting the call for humans to independently hearken to God in Psalms 81:13.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

Proverbs 19:21 emphasizes the supremacy of the Lord's plans over human intentions, whereas Psalms 81:13 implies that the people's willingness to listen can alter outcomes.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Romans 11:33

Romans 11:33 speaks to the unsearchable judgments and ways of God, which contrasts with the straightforward condition in Psalms 81:13 for people to follow God's ways.

Romans 11:33: O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Jeremiah 10:23 states that it is not in man's ability to direct his own steps, contradicting Psalms 81:13 where guidance is contingent on people listening and choosing.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights that God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, which contrasts with the implication in Psalms 81:13 that man's listening can align them with God's path.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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