Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16
This verse advises against praying for the people, while Jeremiah 11:12 mentions them crying out to gods that won't save them.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:15
This verse indicates that God will not hear prayers, contrasting with Jeremiah 11:12 where the people are seeking help from other gods.
Isaiah 1:15: And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. [make...: Heb. multiply prayer] [blood: Heb. bloods]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 8:18
Similar to Jeremiah 11:12, this verse shows God will not listen, but it focuses on God's reaction rather than invoking other gods.
Ezekiel 8:18: Therefore will I also deal in fury: mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in mine ears with a loud voice, [yet] will I not hear them.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse encourages asking and receiving from God, which contradicts the idea in Jeremiah 11:12 of turning to other gods.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with James 4:3
Highlights the reasons prayers go unanswered, focusing on self-interests, unlike Jeremiah 11:12, which attributes failure to turning to other gods.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]