Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7
This verse contradicts Psalms 42:9 by encouraging believers to cast all their anxieties on God, implying trust in God's care, in contrast to feeling forgotten by God.
1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures believers that God is always with them and will strengthen and help them, opposing the sentiment of feeling forgotten or forsaken.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises His presence always, conflicting with the feeling of being forgotten by God.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse encourages strength and courage, assuring that God will not leave nor forsake, which contrasts with expressing the feeling of being forgotten.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
It assures that God will never leave nor forsake believers, contradicting the notion of feeling forgotten by God.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Paradox #1
The verse may seem to express a conflict by showing a believer feeling abandoned by God despite their faith. This can appear inconsistent with the belief that God is always present and caring.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could relate to the feeling of questioning or doubting God in times of distress, despite the religious teachings of unwavering faith and trust in God. This might seem inconsistent to some because it reflects human vulnerability and doubt, which some might view as contradictory to the ideal of always having unshakeable trust in divine support.