Contradiction with Psalms 37:25
Psalms 73:14 expresses the psalmist's feeling of continuous suffering, while Psalms 37:25 speaks of never having seen the righteous forsaken.
Psalms 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Psalms 34:19
Psalms 73:14 mentions suffering all day, whereas Psalms 34:19 assures many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all.
Psalms 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:8
The verse in Psalms 73:14 speaks of ongoing suffering, but Proverbs 11:8 states the righteous is delivered from trouble.
Proverbs 11:8: The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Psalms 73:14 suggests constant chastening, whereas Romans 8:28 reveals that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17
In Psalms 73:14, the psalmist feels their suffering is without end, contrasted by 2 Corinthians 4:17, which refers to affliction as light and momentary.
2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
Paradox #1
Psalms 73:14 might seem to contradict the idea that righteous people always enjoy a smooth and trouble-free life. The verse expresses a sense of being punished every day, which can seem at odds with the belief that following God leads to constant blessing and happiness. This might cause confusion for some who expect a direct correlation between faithfulness and immediate rewards.