Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 38:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 38:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 38:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he feels very sad and thinks he might stop moving forward because his troubles are always in his mind. He is asking God to help him because he feels upset all the time.

Psalms 38:17: For I [am] ready to halt, and my sorrow [is] continually before me. [to halt: Heb. for halting]

Contradiction with Psalms 37:24

This verse suggests that though a person may fall, they will not be utterly cast down, as the Lord upholds them with His hand, contrasting with the sense of enduring sorrow and readiness to halt in Psalms 38:17.

Psalms 37:24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses express being troubled, perplexed, persecuted, and cast down, yet not in despair or destroyed, which contrasts with the feeling of being ready to halt in Psalms 38:17.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]

Contradiction with Psalms 145:14

This verse mentions that the Lord upholds all that fall and raises up those bowed down, providing a hopeful view that contrasts with the readiness to halt in Psalms 38:17.

Psalms 145:14: The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all [those that be] bowed down.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29-31

These verses speak of strength and renewal, promising that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength and not be weary, contrasting with the frailty expressed in Psalms 38:17.

Isaiah 40:29-31: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

It declares that God has given a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, which contradicts the helpless readiness to halt and deep sorrow in Psalms 38:17.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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