Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God's name is very special and important all around the world. People everywhere can see how great God is just by looking at everything He has made.

Psalms 8:9: O LORD our Lord, how excellent [is] thy name in all the earth!

Contradiction with James 4:6

James emphasizes God's giving of grace to the humble, which might contrast with the exaltation and glory given to the Lord's name in Psalms 8:9.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8

In Isaiah, God declares His exclusivity in glory against idols, while Psalms 8:9 universally praises His name.

Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Matthew states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, potentially contradicting the emphasis on exalting God's name in Psalms 8:9.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2

Ecclesiastes speaks of the vanity of everything, which could contrast with the eternal reverence of God's name in Psalms 8:9.

Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
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