Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 16:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 16:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 16:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, Christians believe that if they keep God close and follow His ways, they will feel safe and not be afraid. This is like having a strong friend by your side, always helping and protecting you.

Psalms 16:8: I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

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:
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