Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 38:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 38:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 38:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the person who wrote this Psalm, he is asking God to listen to him because if he makes a mistake, others might be happy and say bad things about him. He wants God to help him so that people don't get the chance to make fun of him.

Psalms 38:16: For I said, [Hear me], lest [otherwise] they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify [themselves] against me.

Contradiction with Job 5:19

While Psalms 38:16 suggests the psalmist's enemies may triumph, Job 5:19 assures deliverance from troubles, implying enemies will not triumph.

Job 5:19: He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Psalms 38:16 involves distress, while Psalm 37:25 states the righteous are not forsaken, suggesting a lack of ultimate triumph for enemies.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Psalms 38:16 involves fear of enemy's triumph, whereas Romans 8:31 states if God is for us, no one can be against us, indicating no victory for foes.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Micah 7:8

Psalms 38:16 concerns triumph over the psalmist, but Micah 7:8 expresses confidence that enemies will not rejoice.

Micah 7:8: Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:4

Psalms 38:16 suggests the psalmist’s downfall, whereas 1 John 4:4 states greater is He that is in us, indicating enemies won't prevail.

1 John 4:4: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17

Psalms 38:16 implies enemies may overcome, whereas Isaiah 54:17 promises no weapon formed against the righteous shall prosper.

Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

Psalms 38:16 speaks of the fear of enemies' victory, while Psalm 23:4 expresses a lack of fear due to God's presence.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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