Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 34:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 34:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 34:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, God stays close to people who are sad and hurt inside, and He helps those who are really sorry for what they've done. God cares for them and wants to help them feel better.

Psalms 34:18: The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. [unto...: Heb. to the broken of heart] [of a contrite...: Heb. contrite of spirit]

Contradiction with Psalms 44:23-24

This verse expresses a feeling of abandonment by God, contradicting the assurance of God's closeness in Psalms 34:18.

Psalms 44:23-24: Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast [us] not off for ever.

Contradiction with Job 30:20

Job feels ignored by God despite his cries, conflicting with the promise of God's attentiveness in Psalms 34:18.

Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

The speaker feels that God does not hear prayers, opposing the promise of God's nearness and attentiveness in Psalms 34:18.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Suggests that sins separate people from God, which conflicts with God being nigh to the brokenhearted in Psalms 34:18.

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 Habakkuk 1:2

The prophet complains that God does not save or listen, which contrasts with the guaranteed divine closeness in Psalms 34:18.

Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
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