Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 120:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 120:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 120:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, when I am upset or scared and I call out to God, He listens to me and helps me. It means that God is always there to hear us when we need Him.

Psalms 120:1: [A Song of degrees.] In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.

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].
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