Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:11
While Psalms 38:2 speaks of God's arrows piercing as a form of punishment, Jeremiah 30:11 says God will correct in measure but will not make a full end of His people.
Jeremiah 30:11: For I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6
Psalms 38:2 refers to the severity of God’s arrows, whereas Hebrews 12:6 states that the Lord disciplines those He loves, which implies a corrective rather than punishing intent.
Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:13-14
Psalms 38:2 highlights punishment, but Psalm 103:13-14 emphasizes God's compassion and understanding of human frailty.
Psalm 103:13-14: Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:32-33
Whereas Psalms 38:2 reflects God's piercing discipline, Lamentations 3:32-33 articulates that though God brings grief, He also shows compassion and does not willingly afflict.
Lamentations 3:32-33: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.