Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Contradicts Psalm 63:6 by suggesting private prayer is more appropriate, whereas Psalm 63:6 mentions meditation on God in the night.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Mark 1:35
Suggests that prayer should be early in the morning, contrasting with Psalm 63:6's focus on meditating during the night.
Mark 1:35: And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2
Advises not to be quick with words before God, while Psalm 63:6 involves thoughtful meditation potentially involving recollection.
Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
Contradiction with Isaiah 26:9
Reflects longing for God early in the morning, emphasizing a different time than the nighttime meditation in Psalm 63:6.
Isaiah 26:9: With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments [are] in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Instructs to pray without ceasing, implying continuous prayer unlike the specific time of night in Psalm 63:6.
1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing.