Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 31:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 31:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 31:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, who wrote this psalm, he is asking God to be kind to him because he is very sad and upset. He feels so sad that it even makes his eyes hurt, and his stomach feels bad too.

Psalms 31:9: Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, [yea], my soul and my belly.

Contradiction with Psalms 55:22

Contradicts by encouraging casting burdens on the Lord for sustenance, suggesting a reliance on God rather than personal grief and distress.

Psalms 55:22: Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. [burden: or, gift]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

This verse encourages casting all anxieties on Him, implying a transfer of distress to God, unlike the expression of personal sorrow in Psalms 31:9.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Encourages being anxious for nothing and relying on prayer, contrasting with the plea of personal anguish in Psalms 31:9.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus invites the weary to find rest in Him, suggesting relief from burdens, conflicting with the focus on one's distress in Psalms 31:9.

Matthew 11:28-30: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with John 14:1

Encourages belief in God to prevent heart trouble, which contrasts with the expression of troubled emotion in Psalms 31:9.

John 14:1: Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Emphasizes that all things work together for good to those who love God, which contrasts with the immediate feeling of sorrow and trouble expressed in Psalms 31:9.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17

Speaks of light afflictions leading to eternal glory, presenting troubles as insignificant, unlike the deep grief expressed in Psalms 31:9.

2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

Encourages joy in trials for the development of perseverance, which is contrary to the lament over distress in Psalms 31:9.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
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