Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:13
This verse states that God will make His people the head and not the tail, whereas Psalms 44:25 describes a state of being brought low and defeated.
Deuteronomy 28:13: And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse promises that those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, contrary to the feeling of weakness and downfall depicted in Psalms 44:25.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6
This verse encourages believers to humble themselves so that God may exalt them, while Psalms 44:25 reflects a sentiment of being humbled involuntarily without exultation.
1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Paradox #1
Psalms 44:25 talks about feeling abandoned and facing hardship. The potential contradiction could be that while many believe in a loving and protective God, this verse expresses a sense of divine abandonment or neglect, which may conflict with the belief in God's constant care and presence.