Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 102:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 102:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 102:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, God listens to and cares about people who are poor or in need, and He will not ignore their prayers. This means that God is kind and wants to help those who ask Him for help.

Psalms 102:17: He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

This verse suggests that when people call upon God, He may not answer, contrasting with Psalms 102:17 which states God will regard the prayer of the destitute.

Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse indicates that people's sins can separate them from God, implying He may not hear their prayers, whereas Psalms 102:17 asserts that God will hear the destitute.

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 Micah 3:4

This verse notes that there can come a time when God will hide His face and not listen to prayers, conflicting with the promise of hearing in Psalms 102:17.

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.

Contradiction with James 1:6-7

These verses imply that doubting individuals should not expect to receive anything from God, contrasting with the assertion in Psalms 102:17 that God will not despise prayer.

James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21-23

These verses suggest that not everyone who calls upon God will be heard or acknowledged, differing from the assurance given in Psalms 102:17.

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
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