Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 107:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 107:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 107:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when people were in big trouble and they asked God for help, He listened and rescued them from their problems. God is like a caring friend who helps when we call out to Him.

Psalms 107:13: Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, [and] he saved them out of their distresses.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse indicates that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, suggesting that crying unto the Lord is not always effective, unlike Psalms 107:13 which shows deliverance as a response to their cry.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse explains that iniquities separate individuals from God and cause Him to hide His face, contradicting the notion in Psalms 107:13 that God hears their cry regardless of their condition.

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 Lamentations 3:44

This verse states that God can cover Himself with a cloud to not hear prayers, directly opposing the idea in Psalms 107:13 where crying out results in God hearing and delivering them.

Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse suggests that prayers are not answered when asked amiss, which conflicts with the implication in Psalms 107:13 that cries are always heard leading to deliverance.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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