Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:2
Ecclesiastes emphasizes the meaninglessness of life, contrasting the joy and salvation found in Isaiah 12:3.
Ecclesiastes 1:2: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Psalm 38:6
This verse discusses being in a state of groaning and turmoil, opposing the joy mentioned in Isaiah 12:3.
Psalm 38:6: I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. [troubled: Heb. wried]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
It speaks of being deprived of peace and happiness, which contradicts the joy of salvation in Isaiah 12:3.
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with Job 3:26
Job expresses a lack of peace and rest, against the backdrop of joy and drawing from the wells of salvation in Isaiah 12:3.
Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse describes all having sinned and fallen short of God's glory, contrasting the joyful hope expressed in Isaiah 12:3.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with Psalm 42:11
The psalmist questions why they are downcast, contrasting the joy depicted in Isaiah 12:3.
Psalm 42:11: Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:15
It mentions expecting peace but finding no good, which contrasts with the salvation and joy in Isaiah 12:3.
Jeremiah 8:15: We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!