Contradiction with Genesis 6:6
God's expression of regret for creating humans contradicts the belief in immediate forgiveness upon repentance seen in Psalms 41:4.
Genesis 6:6: And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
God's decision to change His mind about destroying the Israelites contrasts with the individualistic forgiveness mentioned in Psalms 41:4.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
The idea that God does not repent or change His mind contrasts with the individual plea for mercy and healing in Psalms 41:4.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Job 9:21-22
Job's declaration of blamelessness yet indifference from God contradicts the plea for personal forgiveness and healing in Psalms 41:4.
Job 9:21-22: [Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8
God's ways and thoughts being higher than human understanding might contradict the personalized plea for forgiveness in Psalms 41:4.
Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1
God’s refusal to change His mind despite even Moses’ and Samuel’s intercession contrasts with the notion of forgiveness and healing in Psalms 41:4.
Jeremiah 15:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
The concept of a righteous man turning away and facing death despite his past righteousness contradicts the plea for mercy based on past devotion in Psalms 41:4.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could involve the tension between asking for personal forgiveness and the treatment of others. If one is asking for forgiveness yet not showing the same mercy and kindness to others, it creates an inconsistency in values and behaviors. This reflects a potential gap between seeking compassion and demonstrating it.