Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 86:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 86:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 86:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means he wants to say thank you to God with all his heart and always make God feel special and important.

Psalms 86:12: I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

Contradiction with Psalms 73:3

This verse expresses envy towards the arrogant and prosperity of the wicked, contrary to Psalm 86:12's call for wholehearted glorification of God.

Psalms 73:3: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:16

Advises against being overly righteous or wise, contrasting the unreserved praise and devotion to God in Psalm 86:12.

Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:5

Warns against praying to be seen by others, which contrasts with the sincere praise of God mentioned in Psalm 86:12.

Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Contradiction with Job 21:14-15

Describes the wicked who reject God and question the benefit of serving Him, conflicting with the devotion to God in Psalm 86:12.

Job 21:14-15: Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.

Contradiction with Revelation 3:1

Describes a church with a reputation for being alive but is actually dead, which opposes the genuine honoring of God in Psalm 86:12.

Revelation 3:1: And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
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