Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 141:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 141:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 141:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse shows that when he feels really scared or worried, he quickly asks God to listen and help him. He trusts that God will hear him when he cries out for help.

Psalms 141:1: [A Psalm of David.] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Contradicts by emphasizing not engaging in repetitive prayer, while Psalms 141:1 speaks of persistent prayer to the Lord.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Suggests that sins hide God's face, contradicting Psalms 141:1 which reflects an expectation that God will hear when called upon.

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 Habakkuk 1:2

Questions why God does not hear cries for help, contradicting Psalms 141:1 which affirms the expectation of God's response to cries.

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 Proverbs 28:9

States that turning away from hearing the law makes prayer an abomination, which contradicts Psalms 141:1 where there is an assumption of being heard when crying out.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
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