Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22
While Isaiah 24:11 describes sorrow and desolation, Proverbs 17:22 states that a merry heart does good like medicine, offering a contrasting view on joy and its effects.
Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]
Contradiction with John 16:20
Isaiah 24:11 speaks of lamentation and lack of joy, whereas John 16:20 notes that sorrow will turn into joy, suggesting a transformation rather than a permanent state.
John 16:20: Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
Contradiction with Psalm 16:11
Isaiah 24:11 describes a lack of joy, but Psalm 16:11 affirms that in God's presence is the fullness of joy, presenting a contrary perspective on where joy can be found.
Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
Isaiah 24:11 highlights a lack of joy, whereas Philippians 4:4 instructs believers to always rejoice, suggesting that joy is a choice or command rather than an absence.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Contrary to the absence of joy in Isaiah 24:11, this verse encourages constant rejoicing, implying that joy should be a continuous presence in life.
1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.