Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:10
This verse discusses God potentially changing His mind about punishing if a nation turns from its evil, indicating God's response is conditional, which contrasts with the fixed plea for restoration in Psalms 85:4.
Jeremiah 18:10: If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:24
This verse states that a righteous person turning from righteousness will die, which contradicts the idea of God's restoration despite people's past sins as sought in Psalms 85:4.
Ezekiel 18:24: But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, [and] doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked [man] doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
This verse emphasizes that iniquities separate people from God, highlighting a barrier to restoration that contradicts the restoration plea in Psalms 85:4.
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 Matthew 10:34
Jesus declares bringing division, contrasting the restoration and peace implied in Psalms 85:4.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 11:31-32
These verses suggest self-judgment prevents condemnation by the Lord, implying personal responsibility, which contrasts the plea for divine-driven restoration in Psalms 85:4.
1 Corinthians 11:31-32: For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.