Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 27:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 27:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 27:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is like a prayer asking God to stay close and not be angry or go away because God has always helped and saved him. It’s like asking a friend not to leave you when you are scared or in trouble.

Psalms 27:9: Hide not thy face [far] from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures believers that God will never leave nor forsake them, seeming to contradict the plea in Psalms 27:9 asking God not to hide His face or forsake the petitioner.

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 Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises God's presence and support, contradicting the fear in Psalms 27:9 of being forsaken or abandoned.

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 assures believers of His continual presence, contrasting the fear of abandonment expressed in Psalms 27:9.

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 John 14:18

Jesus promises not to leave His followers as orphans, seeming to contradict the concern in Psalms 27:9 of God hiding His face.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse reassures that God will not leave or forsake His people, conflicting with the plea in Psalms 27:9.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
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