Contradiction with Psalm 77:4
This verse expresses being too troubled to speak, while James 5:13 encourages singing praises if cheerful, implying action regardless of emotional state.
Psalm 77:4: Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
Contradiction with Job 3:24-26
Job speaks of ongoing lamentation and lack of peace, contradicting James 5:13's directive to pray and respond actively to affliction.
Job 3:24-26: For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters. [I eat: Heb. my meat]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:7-9
This passage expresses feeling trapped and unable to pray, opposing James 5:13's encouragement to seek relief through prayer during suffering.
Lamentations 3:7-9: He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain heavy.