Contradiction with Psalms 22:2
This verse depicts a feeling of not being heard by God, contradicting Psalms 138:3, where God answers and strengthens immediately.
Psalms 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 Lamentations 3:8
This verse describes God as not listening to prayers, contrasting Psalms 138:3, which emphasizes God responding to cries.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Job feels ignored by God despite his pleas, opposing the experience in Psalms 138:3 of receiving a prompt answer and support.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2
It questions why God does not save despite the cries, contrary to Psalms 138:3, where God provides immediate help.
Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!