Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 17:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 17:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 17:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, when he talks to God, he trusts that God will listen to him. He asks God to pay attention and hear what he is saying.

Psalms 17:6: I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, [and hear] my speech.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

It states that people will seek God's response but not find it, whereas Psalms 17:6 affirms that God will hear when called upon.

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 Isaiah 59:2

It suggests that sins create a separation from God, preventing Him from hearing, contrary to the assurance of God's attentiveness in Psalms 17:6.

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 Lamentations 3:8

This verse mentions that even when one cries out, God does not hear, which contrasts with the assurance that God hears in Psalms 17:6.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

It indicates that God will not hear those who cry out due to their evil deeds, opposing the confidence of being heard in Psalms 17:6.

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.
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