Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 88:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 88:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 88:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Psalmist, this verse can be understood as someone saying they have felt very sad and scared for a long time, even since they were little. They feel like they are always facing scary things and don't know what to do.

Psalms 88:15: I [am] afflicted and ready to die from [my] youth up: [while] I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.

Contradiction with Psalms 30:5

This verse indicates joy comes in the morning, contrasting with the unending affliction mentioned in Psalms 88:15.

Psalms 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Psalms 34:17

This verse suggests that the righteous receive deliverance from troubles, contradicting the persistent suffering in Psalms 88:15.

Psalms 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Contradiction with Psalms 91:14-16

These verses promise deliverance and satisfaction with long life, conflicting with the continuous suffering expressed in Psalms 88:15.

Psalms 91:14-16: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse assures God's support and strength, opposing Psalms 88:15 where continuous struggle is described.

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 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

These verses describe being troubled yet not crushed, contrasting with the constant despair noted in Psalms 88:15.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]
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