Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9
This verse implies that if one does not listen to the law, their prayers are an abomination, which could contradict the assurance of mercy and prayer being heard in Psalms 66:20.
Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse suggests that God may choose not to hear prayers if hands are full of blood, contrasting the notion of God not withdrawing prayer or mercy in Psalms 66:20.
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 John 9:31
This verse states that God does not hear sinners but listens to those who worship Him and do His will, which contrasts with the unconditional nature of prayer being heard in Psalms 66:20.
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.
Contradiction with James 4:3
This verse explains that asking and not receiving is due to asking with wrong motives, suggesting conditions to prayer being answered that may not align with the assurance in Psalms 66:20.
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 1 Peter 3:12
This verse implies that God's ears are attentive to the righteous but against those who do evil, indicating a conditional approach to answered prayers contrasting Psalms 66:20.
1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]