Psalms 54:4 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book of Psalms, God is like a helper or a friend who is always there for us. He supports and stays with those who do the right things to keep us strong inside.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Lamentations 3:8 suggests that God does not answer when people cry out and shuts out their prayers, which contradicts Psalms 54:4 where it implies God is a helper who hears and supports His people.

Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

Contradiction with Psalm 44:24

This verse questions why God hides His face and forgets the affliction of His people, contradicting Psalms 54:4's assurance of God's readiness to help.

Psalm 44:24: Wherefore hidest thou thy face, [and] forgettest our affliction and our oppression?

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse states that iniquities separate people from God, causing Him to hide His face, which contrasts with Psalms 54:4 that suggests God's constant presence and support.

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 Habakkuk 1:2

Here, the prophet laments that God does not seem to hear or save despite cries for help, which contradicts Psalms 54:4's depiction of God as a helper.

Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!

Contradiction with Job 23:8-9

These verses describe God's hiddenness and elusiveness, which contradicts Psalms 54:4's claim of God being near and supportive.

Job 23:8-9: Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

Contradiction with Psalm 10:1

This asks why God stands afar off and hides in times of trouble, contradicting the assurance of God's help in Psalms 54:4.