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!