Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 88:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 88:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 88:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, the person is asking God to listen to their prayer and pay attention because they really need help. They hope that God will hear them and be there for them when they are sad or in trouble.

Psalms 88:2: Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;

Contradiction with John 14:14

John 14:14 suggests that whatever is asked in Jesus' name will be done, implying assurance that prayers are heard and answered, contrasting with the theme of lament and unanswered prayer in Psalms 88:2.

John 14:14: If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it].

Contradiction with 1 John 5:14

1 John 5:14 indicates confidence that if we ask anything according to God's will, He hears us, which contrasts with the expression of distress and feeling unheard in Psalms 88:2.

1 John 5:14: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

Matthew 7:7 encourages asking, seeking, and knocking, with the promise of receiving, finding, and opened doors, whereas Psalms 88:2 conveys a sense of desperation and unanswered prayer.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:24

Isaiah 65:24 promises that before people call, God will answer, which opposes the sense of pleading and lack of response in Psalms 88:2.

Isaiah 65:24: And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6 advises to present requests to God with thanksgiving, suggesting peace and assurance, which contrasts with the urgent, despairing tone of Psalms 88:2.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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