Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of God's plans for welfare and not for evil, offering hope and a future, which contrasts with Jeremiah 20:17 where Jeremiah laments being born.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Psalm 139:13-14
These verses celebrate being fearfully and wonderfully made by God, which contradicts with Jeremiah 20:17 where Jeremiah laments his existence.
Psalm 139:13-14: For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse emphasizes that all things work together for good for those who love God, which contrasts with Jeremiah 20:17, where there is a strong sense of despair over life.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15-16
These verses speak of God's unwavering remembrance and care, which contradicts the feeling of regret and neglect in Jeremiah 20:17.
Isaiah 49:15-16: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]
Contradiction with Job 33:4
This verse declares that the Spirit of God has made and given life, which contrasts with the regret over being born expressed in Jeremiah 20:17.
Job 33:4: The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Contradiction with Philippians 1:6
This verse expresses confidence in the good work God began, which contradicts the lamentation over existence in Jeremiah 20:17.
Philippians 1:6: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: [perform: or, finish]
Contradiction with John 10:10
This verse speaks of having life abundantly, in contrast to Jeremiah 20:17, which laments being born.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Paradox #1
The verse you refer to expresses a personal lament or feeling of regret about being born. Some might see a theological conflict in this with the belief that life is a gift from God and should be valued. This contrast between human despair and the sanctity of life could be seen as inconsistent.
Paradox #2
Jeremiah 20:17 can be seen as expressing a moment of personal despair and deep emotional pain from the prophet Jeremiah, which might seem in conflict with general themes of hope, faith, and trust in God's plan found throughout the Bible. This emotional expression might contrast with messages of encouragement and perseverance present in other scriptures.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this verse arises from a struggle with feelings of despair and questioning the value of life. It reflects a deep emotional turmoil and the struggle to understand suffering and one's existence, which can contrast with other teachings about the sanctity of life and trusting in a divine plan.