Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 55:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 55:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 55:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, he is asking God to listen to his prayer and not ignore him when he is asking for help. David wants to make sure God hears him because he is feeling really worried and needs God’s attention.

Psalms 55:1: [To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, [A Psalm] of David.] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. [chief...: or, overseer] [Maschil: or, of instruction]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:7

Contradicts by advising against repetitive prayers, while Psalms 55:1 emphasizes earnest prayer.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:8

Contradicts by stating the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, while Psalms 55:1 implies God hears everyone.

Proverbs 15:8: The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15

Contradicts by saying God will not hear, implying a limit to His willingness to listen, while Psalms 55:1 shows an expectation He will hear.

Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with James 1:6-7

Contradicts by indicating doubt can prevent prayers from being answered, while Psalms 55:1 simply requests God to hear prayer.

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 John 9:31

Contradicts by suggesting God does not hear sinners, while Psalms 55:1 seeks an audience with God without conditional limitations.

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.
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