Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13
This verse suggests that concealing sins leads to failure, while confessing and forsaking them brings mercy, contrasting with the idea of acknowledging iniquity as expressed in Psalms 38:18.
Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse states that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, contrasting with the explicit admission of iniquity emphasized in Psalms 38:18.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse highlights the universality of sin, which could be seen as contradicting the personal confession of specific iniquities as in Psalms 38:18.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Luke 18:11
This verse shows the Pharisee's self-righteousness and lack of acknowledgment of personal sin, contrasting with the humble admission of iniquity in Psalms 38:18.
Luke 18:11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:9
This verse questions who can claim purity from sin, which can contrast with the personal assurance of acknowledgment of iniquity in Psalms 38:18.
Proverbs 20:9: Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?