Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 6:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 6:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 6:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King David, this verse means that he is asking God to be kind to him because he feels very weak and sick. He wants God to help him feel better and heal him.

Psalms 6:2: Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I [am] weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9

Psalms 6:2 asks for mercy and healing in weakness, whereas 2 Corinthians 12:9 suggests that God's grace is sufficient and His strength is made perfect in weakness, implying that weakness might not require healing.

2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

Psalms 6:2 seeks healing and mercy, while Isaiah 53:5 claims that by Christ's stripes we are already healed, suggesting healing has been provided.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]

Contradiction with John 5:14

Psalms 6:2 pleads for mercy and relief from disease, whereas John 5:14 implies that sin could lead back to suffering if not dealt with, suggesting personal responsibility rather than divine intervention.

John 5:14: Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:30

Psalms 6:2 requests healing and mercy, whereas 1 Corinthians 11:30 implies that sickness can be a result of divine judgment, not just a condition needing healing.

1 Corinthians 11:30: For this cause many [are] weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

Contradiction with Romans 8:18

Psalms 6:2 asks for relief from suffering, while Romans 8:18 presents suffering as insignificant compared to future glory, suggesting present relief is not essential.

Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
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