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.