Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 98:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 98:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 98:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, this verse means that everyone should be happy and sing loudly to God. It's like when we cheer and sing at a party to show how joyful we are.

Psalms 98:4: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7

Explains there is a time to keep silence, which contradicts the call to make a joyful noise.

Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:26

Encourages silence and waiting for the Lord, contrasting with making a joyful noise.

Lamentations 3:26: [It is] good that [a man] should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

Contradiction with Amos 5:13

Advises prudent silence during evil times, contrasting the celebration in Psalms 98:4.

Amos 5:13: Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it [is] an evil time.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:4

Values a meek and quiet spirit, contrary to the noise encouraged in Psalms 98:4.

1 Peter 3:4: But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

Suggests holding peace (silence) is wise, contradicting the noise in Psalms 98:4.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
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