Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 88:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 88:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 88:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of this Psalm, even when things feel really hard and sad, they keep calling out to God and praying every morning. They believe that God will hear them, even when it feels like there is no answer right away.

Psalms 88:13: But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.

Contradiction with Psalms 22:2

This verse states that God does not hear the speaker's cries, which contrasts with the plea for God's attention in Psalms 88:13.

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 Isaiah 59:2

This verse suggests that sin separates individuals from God, implying their prayers might not be heard, contrary to the hope of being heard in Psalms 88:13.

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 Lamentations 3:44

It describes God covering Himself with a cloud to avoid hearing prayers, in contrast to the expectation of response in Psalms 88:13.

Lamentations 3:44: Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that [our] prayer should not pass through.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:29

States the Lord is far from the wicked, suggesting He does not hear their prayers, which contradicts the plea for attention in Psalms 88:13.

Proverbs 15:29: The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
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