Contradiction with Psalms 34:17
This verse suggests that the righteous are delivered from troubles, contrary to Psalms 44:13, where there is reproach and scorn.
Psalms 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse promises divine support and help, contradicting the idea of being left to scorn expressed in Psalms 44:13.
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 Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse assures that God will not forsake His people, while Psalms 44:13 describes a feeling of being forsaken to disgrace.
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.
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
This verse states believers are more than conquerors, contrasting with being made a reproach as described in Psalms 44:13.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Contradiction with Psalms 91:7
This verse highlights protection from harm, conflicting with the experience of scorn in Psalms 44:13.
Psalms 91:7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.
Contradiction with Psalms 23:4
This verse offers comfort and fearlessness even in dark times, opposing the sense of shame and defeat in Psalms 44:13.
Psalms 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse speaks of power and a sound mind, contrasting with the reproach and disgrace in Psalms 44:13.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10
This verse describes the Lord as a strong tower, which contradicts being ridiculed by enemies in Psalms 44:13.
Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]
Contradiction with Psalms 121:3
This verse assures that God will not let your foot slip, opposing the reproach described in Psalms 44:13.
Psalms 121:3: He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the idea of a chosen people facing humiliation or disgrace. If they are chosen or favored, experiencing disgrace might seem inconsistent with the idea of divine protection or favor. There could also be a conflict between the expected outcome of faithfulness and the experience of shame, which might challenge one's understanding of justice or fairness.