Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, while Psalms 85:2 speaks of God forgiving the sins of His people, suggesting a collective forgiveness.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
This verse highlights that God will not clear the guilty and visits the iniquity of fathers on children, which seems at odds with the notion of total forgiveness of sins in Psalms 85:2.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse warns of no sacrifice for sins remaining for deliberate sin, contrasting with the notion of sins being forgiven in Psalms 85:2.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Exodus 34:7
This verse, like Numbers 14:18, refers to God visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, unlike the broad forgiveness in Psalms 85:2.
Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Emphasizes personal confession for forgiveness, which could contradict the idea of collective forgiveness without individual confession as seen in Psalms 85:2.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:31-32
These verses state that some sins, like blasphemy against the Spirit, will not be forgiven, whereas Psalms 85:2 speaks to a general setting aside of iniquities.
Matthew 12:31-32: Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy [against] the [Holy] Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
This verse supports the principle of reaping what one sows, suggesting accountability that seems to contrast with the collective forgiveness mentioned in Psalms 85:2.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.