Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 54:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 54:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 54:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse is like a prayer asking God for help and protection because he knows God is strong and good. David is feeling scared and wants God to save him from trouble.

Psalms 54:1: [To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?] Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. [chief...: or, overseer] [Maschil: or, of instruction]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

While Psalms 54:1 emphasizes calling upon God for salvation, Proverbs 28:9 suggests that prayers can be detestable if one turns away from following the law.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:27

Psalms 54:1 calls for deliverance by God's name, however, Proverbs 21:27 suggests that the sacrifices (or appeals) of the wicked are an abomination.

Proverbs 21:27: The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind? [with...: Heb. in wickedness?]

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Psalms 54:1 suggests God responds to prayers for help, whereas Isaiah 59:2 indicates that sin can separate people from hearing 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 James 4:3

Psalms 54:1 calls to God for salvation, but James 4:3 notes that wrong motives can prevent prayers from being answered.

James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]

Contradiction with Psalm 66:18

Contrasting Psalms 54:1, where God is asked to hear prayer, Psalm 66:18 implies that harboring sin can result in God not listening to prayer.

Psalm 66:18: If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]:
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