Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 85:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 85:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 85:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachers, this verse is like asking God to be kind to us and to keep us safe. It's a way of asking for God's love and protection.

Psalms 85:7: Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:13

This verse suggests that mercy is conditional upon confessing and forsaking sin, whereas Psalms 85:7 appeals for God's mercy without such a condition being directly mentioned.

Proverbs 28:13: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse indicates that iniquities separate individuals from God, which contradicts the plea for divine mercy in Psalms 85:7, suggesting a barrier rather than an open granting of mercy.

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 2:13

This verse asserts that judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful, potentially contradicting the plea for unconditional mercy in Psalms 85:7.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

This verse teaches that a person reaps what they sow, which could contradict the appeal for mercy in Psalms 85:7 if it implies receiving grace without regard to one's actions.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:23

This verse speaks of rejection of those who work iniquity, contradicting the prayer for mercy found in Psalms 85:7 since it implies no mercy is given to those in sin.

Matthew 7:23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
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