Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 116:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 116:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 116:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, when people are in trouble or scared, they can call out to God and ask for His help. It's like asking a strong friend to help you feel safe and happy again.

Psalms 116:4: Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

While Psalm 116:4 shows God answering calls for help, Proverbs 1:28 indicates that those who call on God may not be heard if they previously ignored His wisdom.

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

Psalms 116:4 shows God as responsive to cries for help, but Isaiah 59:2 suggests that sin can separate individuals from God and hinder Him from hearing them.

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 Jeremiah 11:11

Psalms 116:4 describes God answering cries for help, yet Jeremiah 11:11 warns that there will be times when God will not listen to the cries for help.

Jeremiah 11:11: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. [to escape: Heb. to go forth of]

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

In contrast to God answering calls in Psalms 116:4, Micah 3:4 states God will not listen to them at times because of their evil deeds.

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 Matthew 7:21

While Psalms 116:4 reflects God responding to cries for deliverance, Matthew 7:21 indicates not everyone who calls out to the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, emphasizing deeds over words.

Matthew 7:21: 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.

Contradiction with James 4:3

Psalms 116:4 shows God answering a plea, but James 4:3 states that prayers may not be answered if asked with wrong motives.

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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