Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse states that the heart is deceitful and desperately wicked, suggesting an inherent untrustworthiness, whereas Psalms 139:23 invites God to search one's heart, implying an openness to its transparency.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:2
This verse notes that all a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord, suggesting a discrepancy in self-perception versus divine judgement, contrasting the invitation in Psalms 139:23 to align oneself transparently with God's insight.
Proverbs 16:2: All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:15
This verse speaks about those who try to hide their plans from the Lord, implying concealment, which contrasts with Psalms 139:23's open invitation for God to search one’s heart and thoughts.
Isaiah 29:15: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Contradiction with John 3:20
This verse mentions that everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed, whereas Psalms 139:23 seeks enlightenment and examination by God.
John 3:20: For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [reproved: or, discovered]
Contradiction with James 4:8
This verse calls for sinners to purify their hearts, implying their impurity, contrasting with Psalms 139:23's plea that seems to imply a readiness for divine examination without such pre-steps.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.