Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 86:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 86:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 86:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of this book, he is asking God to listen closely to his prayers and to pay attention when he asks for help. David trusts that God will hear him when he needs support.

Psalms 86:6: Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:28

This verse states that people will call upon God, but He will not answer, contradicting Psalms 86:6 where David expresses confidence that God will hear his prayers.

Proverbs 1:28: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Contradiction with Micah 3:4

This verse indicates that God will hide His face and not listen to those who cry out to Him, contrasting the assurance of being heard in Psalms 86:6.

Micah 3:4: Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2

This verse explains that iniquities separate people from God, preventing Him from hearing, which contradicts Psalms 86:6 implying God listens to prayers regardless.

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 Jeremiah 11:11

God declares that He will not listen when people call upon Him in distress, opposing the expectation of divine response in Psalms 86:6.

Jeremiah 11:11: Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. [to escape: Heb. to go forth of]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

This verse describes God not answering Saul, whether by dreams, Urim, or prophets, contrasting the assurance of God hearing prayers in Psalms 86:6.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
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