Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 71:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 71:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 71:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Psalms, the writer is asking God to help and protect them because God is good and fair. They want God to listen and save them from trouble.

Psalms 71:2: Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

While Psalms 71:2 asks for deliverance and righteousness, Proverbs 28:9 suggests that if one turns away from hearing the law, their prayers become detestable, implying a condition contrary to unconditional righteousness.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

Psalms 71:2 talks of deliverance in righteousness, while Isaiah 59:2 states that iniquities separate us from God, contradicting the assurance of God's proximity and deliverance regardless of one's state.

Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]

Contradiction with James 4:3

Psalms 71:2 is a plea for deliverance, yet James 4:3 states that one asks but does not receive because they ask with wrong motives, creating a potential contradiction in receiving help merely by request.

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 Matthew 6:7

While Psalms 71:2 seeks God's attention and action, Matthew 6:7 warns against vain repetitions in prayer, suggesting that not all prayers will be heard just because they are spoken.

Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
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