Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7
While Psalms 38:8 speaks of distress, 1 Peter 5:7 encourages believers to cast all their anxiety on God because He cares, promoting divine comfort over personal turmoil.
1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7
Psalms 38:8 expresses overwhelming groaning, but Philippians 4:6-7 advises against being anxious, instead offering prayer and receiving peace that guards the heart and mind.
Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Contradicts Psalms 38:8's depiction of weariness with an invitation from Jesus for the weary to come to Him for rest.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
Psalms 38:8 highlights feebleness and a troubled state, yet 2 Corinthians 12:9 speaks of God's grace being sufficient and His power being perfected in weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with John 14:27
While Psalms 38:8 reflects turmoil, John 14:27 presents Jesus's assurance of peace, discouraging a troubled heart.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29-31
Although Psalms 38:8 mentions being weak and in pain, Isaiah 40:29-31 promises strength to those who wait on the Lord, contradicting the sense of powerless despair.
Isaiah 40:29-31: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.