Contradiction with Psalm 13:1-2
Contradicts as the verse expresses feeling of abandonment by God, whereas Psalm 16:8 expresses constant presence of God.
Psalm 13:1-2: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]
Contradiction with Psalm 22:1
Expresses a feeling of being forsaken by God which contradicts Psalm 16:8's assertion of God's constant presence.
Psalm 22:1: [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 Psalm 73:2-3
The speaker admits to feeling envious and unstable, in contrast to the steadfast security expressed in Psalm 16:8.
Psalm 73:2-3: But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
Contradiction with Psalm 88:14
Shows a sentiment of feeling rejected by God, contradicting Psalm 16:8's assurance of God's presence.
Psalm 88:14: LORD, why castest thou off my soul? [why] hidest thou thy face from me?
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
Expresses the feeling that God does not hear prayers, contradicting the ongoing presence and support of God in Psalm 16:8.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Job 23:8-9
Describes an inability to perceive God’s presence, opposing the assurance of God’s presence in Psalm 16:8.
Job 23:8-9: Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: