Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:24
This verse asks for God's correction with justice and not in His anger, implying a different approach than the plea to not be rebuked in anger in Psalms 38:1.
Jeremiah 10:24: O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. [bring...: Heb. diminish me]
Contradiction with Psalms 6:1
Similarly to Psalms 38:1, this verse also pleads to avoid rebuke in anger, but it suggests that God's rebuke can exist outside of wrath, offering a contrasting nuance.
Psalms 6:1: [To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. [chief...: or, overseer] [Sheminith: or, the eighth]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12
These verses encourage not despising the Lord's discipline because it's a sign of love, contradicting the desire to avoid rebuke expressed in Psalms 38:1.
Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:5-6
Encourages believers to endure God's discipline as it signifies being treated as sons, contrasting with the request to not face rebuke in anger.
Hebrews 12:5-6: And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
Contradiction with Job 5:17
Declares the man whom God corrects as blessed, countering the plea in Psalms 38:1 to avoid correction in anger.
Job 5:17: Behold, happy [is] the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Paradox #1
This verse could be seen as contradictory or inconsistent if understood as asking not to face consequences for wrongdoing, while other parts of the Bible emphasize the importance of justice and accountability for one's actions. This might be viewed as wanting to avoid disciplinary measures while still advocating for moral responsibility elsewhere.