Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22
While Psalms 38:6 describes a state of mourning and heaviness, Proverbs 17:22 emphasizes a merry heart as being beneficial and healing, suggesting a contradiction in how one should feel or cope.
Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
Psalms 38:6 expresses deep sadness and mourning, whereas Philippians 4:4 encourages believers to always rejoice, presenting a contrast in emotional expression.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with Isaiah 61:3
Psalms 38:6 depicts being bowed down with sorrow, while Isaiah 61:3 speaks of giving beauty for ashes and joy for mourning, highlighting a promise of transformation from grief to joy as opposed to remaining in sorrow.
Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Contradiction with John 16:33
In Psalms 38:6, the speaker is troubled and burdened, but John 16:33 offers peace in tribulation, suggesting there is hope and assurance amid difficulties rather than being consumed by sorrow.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:12
The verse in Psalms focuses on mourning and heaviness, whereas Matthew 5:12 encourages rejoicing and being glad, particularly in the face of challenges or persecution, showing a different response to difficulties.
Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.