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.