Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 88:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 88:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 88:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows someone talking to God and asking for help. They have been praying very hard, both during the day and at night, because they believe God can save them.

Psalms 88:1: [A Song [or] Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.] O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day [and] night before thee: [for the sons: or, of the sons] [Maschil...: or, A Psalm of Heman the Ezrahite, giving instruction]

Contradiction with Psalms 23:4

This verse speaks of God's comforting presence, whereas Psalms 88:1 begins a Psalm that expresses deep despair and a sense of abandonment by God.

Psalms 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse assures that God is with us, offering strength and help, in contrast to the feeling of forsakenness in Psalms 88:1.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

Promises God’s constant presence and that He will not forsake, which contradicts the tone of desolation in Psalms 88:1.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

Jesus assures that He is with us always, differing from the psalmist's feeling of unanswered prayers and isolation in Psalms 88:1.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Promises that God will never leave nor forsake us, contrasting with the perceived abandonment in Psalms 88:1.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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