Contradiction with Jeremiah 30:17
While Psalms 41:8 speaks about an evil disease over the Psalmist, Jeremiah 30:17 contradicts this with God's promise of restoring health and healing wounds.
Jeremiah 30:17: For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, [saying], This [is] Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Though Psalms 41:8 implies the triumph of enemies, Isaiah 41:10 contradicts it by assuring that God will uphold and help, contradicting the notion of prevailing adversities.
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 Exodus 15:26
Psalms 41:8 describes an evil disease as a permanent affliction, but Exodus 15:26 contradicts this by promising that adherence to God's commandments will prevent diseases.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.
Contradiction with James 5:15
Psalms 41:8 speaks to inevitable overwhelming illness, while James 5:15 offers a promise that the prayer of faith shall save the sick, indicating healing is attainable.
James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Contradiction with Matthew 8:17
The permanence of sickness in Psalms 41:8 contrasts with Matthew 8:17, which highlights Jesus' role in taking away infirmities and healing sicknesses.
Matthew 8:17: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare [our] sicknesses.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:5
Psalms 41:8 suggests unyielding illness, opposed by 2 Kings 20:5 where God promises healing and an addition to life for King Hezekiah.
2 Kings 20:5: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
Contradiction with Mark 5:34
The verse describes decay, whereas Mark 5:34 speaks of faith leading to healing, thus contradicting the idea of incurable disease.
Mark 5:34: And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.