Contradiction with Psalm 44:23
While Psalms 57:1 asks for God's mercy and is confident of His protection, Psalm 44:23 questions God's awareness and presence in times of trouble, suggesting a lack of protection.
Psalm 44:23: Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast [us] not off for ever.
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Psalms 57:1 expresses trust in God's protection, whereas Job 30:20 reflects a sense of unanswered cries and a feeling of being ignored by God.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Psalm 89:46
Psalms 57:1 seeks refuge and mercy from God, while Psalm 89:46 questions the length of time God will hide His face, implying prolonged divine absence.
Psalm 89:46: How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Psalms 57:1 rests secure in God's protection, yet Isaiah 59:2 speaks of iniquities causing separation between God and the seeker, suggesting a barrier to receiving that protection.
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 Lamentations 3:8
Psalms 57:1 seeks immediate refuge and expects God's mercy, whereas Lamentations 3:8 laments that even when praying and crying out, God seems not to hear, indicating a contradiction in divine responsiveness.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.