Contradiction with Psalms 22:2
This verse suggests God does not hear or respond at all times, contrasting with Psalms 86:7 where the psalmist expresses certainty of an answer.
Psalms 22:2: O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. [am...: Heb. there is no silence to me]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
This indicates prayers can be shut out by God, conflicting with Psalms 86:7's assurance of being heard in times of trouble.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Job 30:20
Suggests that God may not answer, contradicting the certainty of God's response in Psalms 86:7.
Job 30:20: I cry unto thee, and thou dost not hear me: I stand up, and thou regardest me [not].
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2
Shows frustration at unanswered prayers, opposing the confidence in Psalms 86:7.
Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Explains that sins can separate from God, suggesting not all prayers will be answered, contrasting Psalms 86:7.
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]