Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 90:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 90:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 90:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse means that God's kindness can make us happy and joyful for our whole lives when we ask for it early each day. It's like asking for a big hug from God every morning to feel good all day long.

Psalms 90:14: O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17

Ecclesiastes expresses hatred for life and labor, contrasting with the joy and satisfaction in God's mercy mentioned in Psalms 90:14.

Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17

Lamentations speaks of being deprived of peace, opposing the satisfaction and joy in Psalms 90:14.

Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]

Contradiction with Job 3:11

Job's desire for death contradicts the fulfillment and gladness found in God in Psalms 90:14.

Job 3:11: Why died I not from the womb? [why] did I [not] give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14

Jeremiah curses the day of his birth, a stark contrast to the joy in daily life expressed in Psalms 90:14.

Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

Contradiction with Psalm 38:6

The psalmist's suffering and turmoil contradict the satisfaction and gladness promised in Psalms 90:14.

Psalm 38:6: I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. [troubled: Heb. wried]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

The increase of sorrow through knowledge contrasts with experiencing gladness through God's mercy as in Psalms 90:14.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with Job 10:1

Job expresses loathing for his life, contrary to the theme of contentment and joy in Psalms 90:14.

Job 10:1: My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. [weary...: or, cut off while I live]
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