Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 44:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 44:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 44:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, even though bad things happened to the people, they still remembered God and kept their promise to Him. They didn't lie or turn away from what they agreed with God.

Psalms 44:17: All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dealt falsely in thy covenant.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:22

While Psalm 44:17 asserts that the people have not forgotten God, Psalm 44:22 suggests that they are suffering for God's sake, indicating they might feel forgotten by Him.

Psalm 44:22: Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for the slaughter.

Contradiction with Psalm 89:50-51

This verse expresses the reproach of God's servants, which could contrast with the claim of faithfulness in Psalm 44:17 by highlighting perceived neglect.

Psalm 89:50-51: Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; [how] I do bear in my bosom [the reproach of] all the mighty people;

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse states that iniquities separate from God, contrasting with the assertion in Psalm 44:17 of not having forgotten or dealt falsely with God.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:32

This verse questions whether a maid can forget her ornaments, implying God's people have forgotten Him, which contradicts Psalm 44:17's claim of fidelity.

Jeremiah 2:32: Can a maid forget her ornaments, [or] a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.

Contradiction with John 8:44

Here, Jesus accuses some of lying and deceit, contrasting with the declaration in Psalm 44:17 of not dealing falsely.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]
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