Contradiction with Psalms 13:1
This verse shows a similar cry of feeling forgotten by God but ends with trust in God’s mercy, contradicting sustained questioning in Psalms 74:10.
Psalms 13:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Contradicts the notion of God hiding, as it promises renewed strength for those who wait on the Lord.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Assures God will never leave nor forsake, contradicting the questioning of His neglect in Psalms 74:10.
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 Matthew 28:20
Contradicts by affirming Jesus' continual presence until the end of the world.
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.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
States that God will never leave or forsake us, contradicting the lament of being forgotten in Psalms 74:10.
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 Psalms 46:1
Declares God as a present help in trouble, contradicting the perception of absence in Psalms 74:10.
Psalms 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Encourages fearlessness with God's presence, contrasting the implication of abandonment in Psalms 74:10.
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 Joshua 1:9
Commands strength and courage because God is with us, contradicting the lamentation of God’s absence.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Contradiction with John 14:18
Jesus promises not to leave us as orphans, contradicting the feeling of prolonged divine neglect.
John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]