Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 88:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 88:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 88:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, this verse means that he feels very sad and worried, and it seems like his life is almost over because things are so hard. He's telling God about how troubled and scared he feels.

Psalms 88:3: For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse speaks about being able to do all things through Christ who strengthens, contrasting with the feeling of powerlessness in Psalms 88:3.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse offers comfort and reassurance of God's presence and strength, contradicting the sense of overwhelming trouble in Psalms 88:3.

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

This passage talks about being troubled on every side yet not distressed, contrasting with the desperation expressed in Psalms 88:3.

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]

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

It assures that in all things we are more than conquerors, which opposes the feeling of being overwhelmed by troubles in Psalms 88:3.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus speaks of having peace and overcoming the world, which contradicts the deep anguish and lack of peace expressed in Psalms 88:3.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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