Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 39:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 39:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 39:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, he is asking God to forgive him for his mistakes and to help him not feel embarrassed or laughed at by others who do not understand. He wants to be safe and not be made fun of for the wrong things he has done.

Psalms 39:8: Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.

Contradiction with Psalms 27:1

While Psalms 39:8 asks for deliverance, Psalms 27:1 declares the Lord as the stronghold and emphasizes confidence, not a plea.

Psalms 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Contrasts with the plea for deliverance in Psalms 39:8 by advising not to be anxious about anything.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with James 1:2-3

Contradicts the plea in Psalms 39:8 by encouraging believers to consider trials joy, showing a differing perspective on troubles.

James 1:2-3: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Contradicts by asserting that all things work for good, unlike the plea for specific deliverance in Psalms 39:8.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Offers a solution of casting anxieties on God, suggesting trust rather than a plea for deliverance like in Psalms 39:8.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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