Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
While Psalm 119:82 expresses a longing for God's promise, Proverbs 3:5 encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart and not relying on your understanding, which suggests immediate trust rather than waiting.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Psalm 119:82 speaks of longing for fulfillment, whereas Isaiah 40:31 emphasizes renewal of strength through waiting on the Lord, highlighting the positive aspect of waiting.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Romans 8:25
Psalm 119:82 reflects a longing unfulfilled, while Romans 8:25 speaks of waiting for what we do not see with patience, implying contentment in waiting.
Romans 8:25: But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:1
The longing expressed in Psalm 119:82 contrasts with Hebrews 11:1, which defines faith as the substance of things hoped for, implying assurance rather than uncertainty.
Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [substance: or, ground, or, confidence]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:11
Psalm 119:82 captures a yearning for God's promise, while Philippians 4:11 focuses on being content in every situation, which suggests not experiencing longing.
Philippians 4:11: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.