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]