Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While Jeremiah 17:16 speaks of not desiring the evil day, Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and thus implies a more forgiving approach rather than not wanting the day of adversity.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Jeremiah 17:16 focuses on avoiding the day of distress, while Romans 12:19 instructs to not seek personal vengeance, implying a trust in God's justice and timing.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 17:16 shows a person asking for safety and for God to not punish them when faced with danger or trouble. The possible contradiction could be that while the person is pleading for safety, they are also part of a broader community that might be facing collective punishment due to widespread wrongdoing. This could seem inconsistent if individuals are seeking personal safety without acknowledging or addressing the behavior causing the communal issues.