Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 88:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 88:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 88:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, the author of this psalm, he feels very lonely and thinks that God made his friends leave him, making him feel trapped and sad. Christians might see this as a moment where David is asking God for help and love when he feels all alone.

Psalms 88:8: Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: [I am] shut up, and I cannot come forth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:24

While Psalms 88:8 speaks of being estranged from friends, Proverbs 18:24 highlights that a man with friends must show himself friendly and implies the potential for strong friendships.

Proverbs 18:24: A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.

Contradiction with John 15:13

Psalms 88:8 describes abandonment by friends, but John 15:13 emphasizes the ultimate sacrifice of friends, demonstrating strong and lasting friendship through love.

John 15:13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:17

Contrasts with Psalms 88:8 in that it conveys the idea of true friendship being constant and dependable, even during adversity.

Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Contradiction with James 4:8

Offers a solution to the feeling of estrangement expressed in Psalms 88:8 by advising a closer relationship with God, implying that closeness is achievable.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Suggests the benefit and strength of companionship, contrasting the isolation described in Psalms 88:8 by promoting the idea that two are better than one.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
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