Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 116:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 116:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 116:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, King David, Christians believe this verse shows that God listens to them when they pray or ask for help. Because God hears them, they feel loved and want to love Him back.

Psalms 116:1: I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice [and] my supplications.

Contradiction with Job 30:20

In this verse, Job complains that God does not hear his cries, which contrasts with Psalms 116:1 where the speaker expresses that God has heard them.

Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse suggests that iniquities can separate individuals from God, implying He may not hear them, contradicting the assurance of being heard in Psalms 116:1.

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 3:8

Here, Jeremiah mentions that even when he cries out and shouts, God shuts out his prayer, opposing the sentiment in Psalms 116:1 where God is responsive to prayer.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2

Habakkuk questions why God does not hear his cry for help, in contrast to the psalmist's assurance of being heard in Psalms 116:1.

Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

This verse states that God will not hear the people when they cry out to Him, highlighting an opposite situation to Psalms 116:1 where God listens to the speaker.

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.
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