Contradiction with John 6:35
While Psalms 42:2 speaks of thirsting for God, John 6:35 states that those who come to Jesus will never thirst, implying fulfillment rather than ongoing thirst.
John 6:35: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Contradiction with Revelation 7:16
Psalms 42:2 expresses a longing for God, yet Revelation 7:16 assures that those who are with God will neither hunger nor thirst, indicating a state of satisfaction.
Revelation 7:16: They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
Contradiction with Isaiah 49:10
Whereas Psalms 42:2 presents a deep desire for God, Isaiah 49:10 promises that those guided by the Lord will neither hunger nor thirst, suggesting that God provides continual satisfaction.
Isaiah 49:10: They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:1
According to Psalms 42:2, there is a thirst for God, yet Isaiah 55:1 invites everyone who thirsts to come and drink freely, implying an immediate provision for that thirst.
Isaiah 55:1: Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.