Contradiction with Job 17:11
This verse expresses a feeling of hopelessness and despair, which contradicts Psalm 138:8's reassurance of the Lord perfecting His purpose.
Job 17:11: My days are past, my purposes are broken off, [even] the thoughts of my heart. [the thoughts: Heb. the possessions]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse highlights the unpredictability of life and outcomes, contradicting the certainty of purpose fulfillment found in Psalm 138:8.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:44
Indicates that God might hide His face and not listen to prayers, which contradicts the assurance of God’s continued work and completion in Psalm 138:8.
Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:27
Reflects a belief that God does not see or care, which contradicts the assurance of God's attention and purpose found in Psalm 138:8.
Isaiah 40:27: Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2
Reflects a feeling of being unheard by God, contradicting the assurance in Psalm 138:8 of God’s active role in fulfilling His purpose.
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!