Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:8
Jeremiah 8:14 implies a shared understanding of danger and deceit among the people, while Jeremiah 8:8 questions the reliability of the scribes, highlighting a deception about possessing the law.
Jeremiah 8:8: How do ye say, We [are] wise, and the law of the LORD [is] with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he [it]; the pen of the scribes [is] in vain. [in vain made...: or, the false pen of the scribes worketh for falsehood]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Jeremiah 8:14 speaks of impending doom and hopelessness, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 emphasizes God's plans for peace and hope for the future.
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 Isaiah 41:10
Jeremiah 8:14 reflects fear and a sense of abandonment by God, while Isaiah 41:10 reassures believers of God's presence and support in times of fear.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Jeremiah 8:14 conveys a sense of dread and expectation of calamity, but Psalm 23:4 provides comfort in God's protection even in the darkest times.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.