Contradiction with Psalm 18:6
While Job 34:28 indicates that God hears the cry of the afflicted, Psalm 18:6 affirms that God does hear cries and responds to them, which supports rather than contradicts Job 34:28.
Psalm 18:6: In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, [even] into his ears.
Contradiction with Psalm 22:1-2
Contradicts by expressing that cries to God can sometimes feel ignored, which contrasts Job 34:28's assurance of God hearing the afflicted.
Psalm 22:1-2: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Suggests that sins can separate people from God, preventing Him from hearing, which contrasts with the implication in Job 34:28 that God always hears the afflicted regardless.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
Contradicts by portraying that cries for help may not be heard due to perceived barriers, differing from Job 34:28’s message.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Micah 3:4
Indicates that God may not hear or respond to cries due to previous disobedience, contrary to the straightforward hearing suggested in Job 34:28.
Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.