Contradiction with Psalm 13:1
This verse expresses a feeling of abandonment by God, which contrasts with the assurance of being heard by God in Psalms 120:1.
Psalm 13:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]
Contradiction with Psalm 22:2
Here, the psalmist cries out but feels God does not hear, contradicting the certainty of being heard in Psalms 120:1.
Psalm 22:2: O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. [am...: Heb. there is no silence to me]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
This verse highlights that sins separate from God, leading to Him not hearing, which contradicts the immediate response in Psalms 120:1.
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
The speaker feels their prayers are shut out, which opposes the assurance of being heard in Psalms 120:1.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Job cries for help but feels ignored, contrary to the immediate response seen in Psalms 120:1.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].