Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 90:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 90:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 90:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, King David, the verse means asking God to bring happiness to our lives even when we have had tough and sad times. It's like asking for joyful days to balance out the bad ones.

Psalms 90:15: Make us glad according to the days [wherein] thou hast afflicted us, [and] the years [wherein] we have seen evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:31

This verse suggests that long life is a crown of glory, contrasting with Psalm 90:15, which reflects on the afflictions experienced throughout years.

Proverbs 16:31: The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

This verse states that those who live a godly life will face persecution, which contrasts with the plea for gladness and balance after years of adversity in Psalm 90:15.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus states that we will have tribulation in the world, which counters the request for joy equaling past affliction in Psalm 90:15.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with James 1:2

This verse encourages believers to count trials as joy, differing from Psalm 90:15's yearning for happiness after hardship.

James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Romans 8:18

It suggests present sufferings are not worth comparing with future glory; this contrasts with the compensation of joy sought in Psalm 90:15.

Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:10

Here, it is indicated that after suffering, restoration follows, differing in sequence from the immediate balance prayed for in Psalm 90:15.

1 Peter 5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14

Advises considering both days of prosperity and adversity as part of God’s plan, which contrasts the plea in Psalm 90:15 for days of joy equaling days of misery.

Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]
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