Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, when people feel sad or alone, they might wonder why God seems far away or hidden when they need help the most. They are asking God to come closer and be with them during their tough times.

Psalms 10:1: Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse assures that God will not leave or forsake His people, contrasting with the sense of abandonment in Psalms 10:1.

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 Joshua 1:9

God commands strength and courage by promising His presence wherever we go, which contradicts the feeling of God's absence in Psalms 10:1.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with believers always, even unto the end of the world, contradicting Psalms 10:1's perception of God's distance.

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 Hebrews 13:5

This verse states that God will never leave nor forsake us, directly opposing the lament of divine absence in Psalms 10:1.

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.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

God reassures with His presence and help, which contradicts the perception of God hiding in Psalms 10:1.

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.

Paradox #1

Psalms 10:1 expresses a feeling of God being distant or not present during times of trouble. The contradiction or conflict here might be the belief that God is always present and caring versus the feeling of abandonment or silence during difficult times. This can create a struggle for some people trying to reconcile their faith with the experience of suffering and a perceived lack of divine intervention.

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