Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 38:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 38:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 38:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse shows that he is asking God to stay close and not leave him alone because he needs God's help and love. Christians believe that we can always ask God to be near us when we feel alone or in trouble.

Psalms 38:21: Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse promises that God will never leave or forsake His people, contradicting the plea in Psalms 38:21 for God not to forsake the psalmist, implying that He might.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures believers not to fear because God is with them and will not forsake them, contrasting with the anxiety expressed in Psalms 38:21 about being forsaken.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with His followers always, even to the end of the world, contradicting the concern in Psalms 38:21 about being abandoned by God.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures believers that God will never leave them nor forsake them, opposing the fear articulated in Psalms 38:21 about God's potential abandonment.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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