Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse assures that God is with us and will strengthen and help us, contradicting the plea to be left alone in Psalms 39:13.
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
Here, Jesus promises to be with us always, which contrasts with the request for God’s absence in Psalms 39:13.
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 emphasizes that God will never leave nor forsake us, opposing the wish to be forsaken in Psalms 39:13.
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.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Encourages being strong and courageous because God is with us wherever we go, countering the sentiment in Psalms 39:13 to be left alone.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Commands not to fear because God will never leave nor forsake us, which contradicts the desire for solitude from God in Psalms 39:13.
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.
Paradox #1
Psalms 39:13 may seem contradictory or inconsistent because it expresses a plea for God to look away, which might appear to conflict with the common belief that seeking God's presence is a source of comfort and support. This plea can be interpreted as a moment of deep distress or feeling overwhelmed, contrasting with the usual desire for divine closeness.