Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 143:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 143:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 143:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

Can We Be Abandoned When Assurance Is Promised?

Learn how Psalms 143:7 contradicts 2 Corinthians 12:9, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5 and John 14:18

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According to David, the author of the Psalms, this verse is like a prayer asking God to help quickly because the person feels very weak and scared. They are asking God to stay close and not ignore them, because without God they feel lost and afraid.

Psalms 143:7: Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. [lest...: or, for I am become like, etc]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

This verse speaks of God's grace being sufficient and His power made perfect in weakness, while Psalms 143:7 expresses a plea not to be abandoned, showing a contrast between assurance of grace and a sense of urgent need.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers reassurance that God is with us and encourages us not to fear, directly contrasting with the desperation and fear of abandonment in Psalms 143:7.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with His followers always, which contrasts with the plea in Psalms 143:7 for God not to hide His face.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

God promises never to leave or forsake us, contradicting the plea in Psalms 143:7 where the psalmist feels God might turn away.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with John 14:18

Jesus promises not to leave us as orphans, providing a sense of assurance that contrasts with the psalmist's urgent cry in Psalms 143:7.

John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]
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