Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse reassures God’s presence and help, contradicting the feeling of abandonment expressed in Psalms 88:14.
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
It promises that God will never abandon or forsake, opposite to the plea in Psalms 88:14.
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 Hebrews 13:5
States God will never leave or forsake, contrasting the sense of desertion in Psalms 88:14.
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.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus assures His presence always, which contradicts the perceived absence of God in Psalms 88:14.
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 Joshua 1:5
God promises not to fail or forsake, differing from the lament of feeling forsaken in Psalms 88:14.
Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Emphasizes that nothing can separate from God’s love, contradicting the feeling of separation in Psalms 88:14.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Psalm 46:1
Describes God as a present help in trouble, opposing the plea of absence in Psalms 88:14.
Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Declares God’s comforting presence even in darkest times, differing from the feeling of abandonment in Psalms 88:14.
Psalm 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 1 Peter 5:7
Encourages casting anxiety on God because He cares, contradicting the sense of being unheard in Psalms 88:14.
1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Contradiction with John 14:18
Jesus promises not to leave as orphans, which opposes the lonely cry in Psalms 88:14.
John 14:18: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. [comfortless: or, orphans]
Paradox #1
Psalms 88:14 expresses feelings of abandonment by God. A doctrinal conflict might arise when comparing it with verses that promise God’s constant presence and support. It can seem inconsistent with the belief that God is always with His followers, providing care and comfort. This reflects a tension between personal experience of suffering and the belief in God's unfailing presence.