Contradiction with Judges 21:25
It suggests people acting without divine guidance, contradicting the idea of God leading and holding one securely.
Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Implies life's outcomes are due to time and chance, not necessarily direct divine guidance.
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 2 Kings 2:23-24
Describes an event without divine intervention, raising questions about constant guidance and protection.
2 Kings 2:23-24: And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
Expresses the feeling of prayers being shut out, contrasting with the reassurance of God's ongoing support.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:15
Calls God a hidden deity, which contradicts the assurance of His visible and present guidance.
Isaiah 45:15: Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:46
Shows a moment where Christ felt forsaken, challenging the notion of unending divine hold.
Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2
Details a plea seemingly unheard by God, opposing the idea of continuous divine holding.
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!
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:27
Elijah mocks the silence of Baal, indirectly contrasting with the consistent presence implied in Psalms 139:10.
1 Kings 18:27: And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he [is] a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, [or] peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. [aloud: Heb. with a great voice] [he is talking: or, he meditateth] [is pursuing: Heb. hath a pursuit]