Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 81:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 81:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 81:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God would have given His people the best food and sweet honey if they had listened to Him. This means God wanted to take care of them and give them good things.

Psalms 81:16: He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee. [finest...: Heb. fat of wheat]

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:25

While Psalms 81:16 promises abundance, Proverbs 13:25 highlights that the wicked may suffer want, contrary to the assured satisfaction in Psalms.

Proverbs 13:25: The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15

Psalms 81:16 speaks of blessings for obedience, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:15 observes that the righteous may face misfortune despite their righteousness.

Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

Psalms 81:16 implies blessings for the obedient, but Matthew 5:45 shows that both good and evil receive natural blessings like rain and sunshine, suggesting impartiality.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with Luke 16:25

While Psalms 81:16 highlights rewards, Luke 16:25 shows a reversal where a previously wealthy man is in torment, regardless of past prosperity.

Luke 16:25: But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
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