Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 69:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 69:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 69:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the writer of this psalm, he is asking God not to ignore him because he is in trouble and needs help quickly. David trusts that God will listen and help him when he asks.

Psalms 69:17: And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily. [hear...: Heb. make haste to hear me]

Contradiction with Psalms 10:1

While Psalms 69:17 seeks God's swift response, Psalms 10:1 questions why God seems distant and does not intervene quickly.

Psalms 10:1: Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble?

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:17

Isaiah speaks of waiting upon the Lord who hides His face, contrasting Psalm 69:17's plea for a prompt answer.

Isaiah 8:17: And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8

Reflects on God not hearing prayers immediately, opposing the expectation of a swift reply in Psalm 69:17.

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

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2

Complains about calling for help without immediate answer, contradicting the desire in Psalm 69:17 for God to not hide His face and respond quickly.

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 Psalms 22:1

Expresses a sense of abandonment and unanswered cries, differing from the plea in Psalms 69:17 for God not to hide His face.

Psalms 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]
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