Contradiction with Matthew 21:22
In Psalms 4:1, the psalmist asks God to hear his prayer and be gracious. Matthew 21:22 suggests that if one asks in faith, they will receive, which could imply that prayers are always answered, potentially conflicting with the idea of pleading for God's attention.
Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Contradiction with James 1:6-7
Psalms 4:1 depicts a plea for answered prayer, while James 1:6-7 explains that a person who doubts will not receive anything from the Lord, implying a contradiction if the psalmist harbors doubt.
James 1:6-7: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
This verse explains that sins can separate individuals from God, which contradicts Psalms 4:1, where the psalmist seeks assurance of being heard despite possible transgressions.
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 Proverbs 15:29
Proverbs states that the Lord is far from the wicked but hears the prayers of the righteous, suggesting a conditional hearing that contrasts with the unconditional plea in Psalms 4:1.
Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Contradiction with John 9:31
This verse asserts that God does not listen to sinners, but listens to those who worship Him and do His will, which can contradict the unrestricted appeal for hearing in Psalms 4:1.
John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.