Contradiction with James 1:13
Psalms 40:3 speaks of God's goodness and desire to put a new song of praise in believers' mouths, while James 1:13 emphasizes that God does not tempt anyone with evil, implying a complexity in understanding God's actions.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:14
Psalms 40:3 expresses joy through new songs, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:14 acknowledges both prosperity and adversity as coming from God, highlighting differing perspectives on divine purpose.
Ecclesiastes 7:14: In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. [set: Heb. made]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:32-33
Psalms 40:3 depicts a joyful response to God's work, but Lamentations 3:32-33 discusses God's affliction and mercy, suggesting a tension between suffering and joy.
Lamentations 3:32-33: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:7
Psalms 40:3 focuses on a positive response to God's intervention, whereas Isaiah 45:7 presents God as the creator of both peace and evil, indicating contrasting elements of God's nature.
Isaiah 45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things].
Contradiction with Job 2:10
Psalms 40:3 shows joy from divine acts, but Job 2:10 acknowledges receiving both good and bad from God, highlighting the coexistence of contrasting experiences.
Job 2:10: But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.