Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:27
Contradicts by mocking the idea of a responsive deity, suggesting that God may not always answer.
1 Kings 18:27: And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he [is] a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, [or] peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. [aloud: Heb. with a great voice] [he is talking: or, he meditateth] [is pursuing: Heb. hath a pursuit]
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Contradicts by expressing that calls to God can sometimes go unanswered.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
Suggests God might not hear prayers if filled with sin, contrasting the gratitude for answered prayers in Psalms 118:21.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
Expresses a time when God seems not to listen, opposing the thankfulness in Psalms 118:21.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Micah 3:4
God won't answer those who do evil deeds, conflicting with the acknowledgment of God hearing prayers.
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.