Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 119:170

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 119:170 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 119:170. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is like a prayer asking God to listen and help, just like He promises in the Bible. It's a way of saying, "Please hear me and save me, just like you said you would."

Psalms 119:170: Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

Contradiction with James 4:3

This verse suggests that prayers may go unanswered if they are asked with wrong motives, while Psalms 119:170 implies a plea can be granted without mention of motive.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

This verse indicates that those who ignore the law are not heard by God, while Psalms 119:170 suggests a plea for deliverance is heard, potentially contradicting the condition of adherence.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:22

This verse states that receiving from God is conditional on keeping His commandments and doing pleasing things, which can contrast Psalms 119:170’s portrayal of a straightforward plea.

1 John 3:22: And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

It suggests that sins can separate one from God, preventing hearing, whereas Psalms 119:170 suggests pleas can still be heard, not mentioning sin as a barrier.

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]
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