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.