Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 145:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 145:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 145:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God is close to people who talk to Him and mean what they say. God listens to those who are honest and ask for His help.

Psalms 145:18: The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Contradiction with John 9:31

Suggests God does not hear sinners, while Psalms 145:18 emphasizes the Lord is near to all who call on Him.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

States that the Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayers of the righteous, as opposed to the proximity mentioned in Psalms 145:18 for all who call upon Him in truth.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

Indicates that God will hide His face and not hear calls during evil times, contrasting with the promise in Psalms 145:18 to be near those who call.

Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Claims iniquities separate individuals from God, contradicting the message in Psalms 145:18 that implies nearness when calling.

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 Proverbs 1:28

Describes a situation where God will not answer when people call on Him, opposing Psalms 145:18 where God is near to all who call upon Him sincerely.

Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Contradiction with James 4:3

Suggests that asking with wrong motives will lead to unanswered prayers, conflicting with Psalms 145:18's assurance of God's nearness to all who call upon Him truthfully.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
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