Psalms 88:7 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the writer of Psalms, the person feels very sad and like God is angry with them, making them feel like big waves are crashing over them. They want to stop and think about their feelings and how tough things are right now.

Contradiction with Psalms 23:4

This verse expresses comfort and assurance of God's presence and protection, which contrasts with Psalms 88:7 that describes God's wrath and affliction.

Psalms 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 Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures God's support and lack of fear for the believer, contradicting the sense of being overwhelmed and abandoned in Psalms 88:7.

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 31:8

This verse promises that God will not leave nor forsake the believer, in contrast to the feeling of abandonment in Psalms 88:7.

Deuteronomy 31:8: And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Contradiction with Romans 8:39

This verse declares that nothing can separate us from the love of God, opposing the feeling of distance from God expressed in Psalms 88:7.

Romans 8:39: Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 16:34

This verse emphasizes God's everlasting mercy, contrasting with the experience of divine wrath portrayed in Psalms 88:7.

1 Chronicles 16:34: O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good; for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

This verse encourages strength and courage with God's presence, contradicting the sense of divine absence and negativity in Psalms 88:7.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Paradox #1

"Psalms 88:7" talks about feeling overwhelmed by God's anger or judgment. A contradiction might be the idea that a loving and just God would cause someone to feel utterly abandoned or punished without clear reason. This could conflict with the belief that God is supposed to be compassionate and forgiving.