Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 71:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 71:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 71:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the psalmist, this verse means that people want God to be close to them and to help them quickly when they are in trouble. They trust God to be their helper when they feel scared or alone.

Psalms 71:12: O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse assures that God will never leave nor forsake, which can contrast with the plea for God not to be far in Psalms 71:12.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Similar to Deuteronomy 31:6, it states God will never leave nor forsake, contrasting the plea for God's proximity.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages not to fear because God is with you, in contrast to the plea for God’s nearness.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus promises to be with believers always, which contrasts with the plea for God not to be distant.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
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