Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 51:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 51:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 51:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of the Psalms, he is asking God to not look at the wrong things he has done and to make those bad things disappear. He wants to be forgiven and have a clean heart.

Psalms 51:9: Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:13

This verse states that nothing is hidden from God's sight, contradicting the plea to hide sins in Psalms 51:9.

Hebrews 4:13: Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Contradiction with 1 John 1:9

This verse emphasizes confessing sins for forgiveness, unlike the request to hide sins in Psalms 51:9.

1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse suggests that concealing sins leads to no prosperity, countering the request in Psalms 51:9.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Numbers 32:23

This verse warns that sins will eventually be exposed, opposing the notion of hiding sins in Psalms 51:9.

Numbers 32:23: But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.
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