Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:28
While Joel 2:21 encourages not to fear and promises restoration, this verse predicts mourning and devastation, with no promise of immediate restoration.
Jeremiah 4:28: For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken [it], I have purposed [it], and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 34:2
Joel 2:21 speaks of the Lord doing great things to lift the land, whereas this verse depicts God's indignation and destructive wrath upon all nations.
Isaiah 34:2: For the indignation of the LORD [is] upon all nations, and [his] fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:4
Joel 2:21 promises that the land will be rejuvenated and productive, yet this verse laments the land mourning and the herbs withering.
Jeremiah 12:4: How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.
Contradiction with Amos 5:16
In contrast to Joel 2:21's message of hope, this verse declares wailing in public places due to calamity.
Amos 5:16: Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the Lord, saith thus; Wailing [shall be] in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.
Contradiction with Lamentations 1:20
Joel 2:21 encourages joy and fearlessness, but this verse depicts distress and anguish as a consequence of the Lord's dealing.
Lamentations 1:20: Behold, O LORD; for I [am] in distress: my bowels are troubled; mine heart is turned within me; for I have grievously rebelled: abroad the sword bereaveth, at home [there is] as death.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4
Joel 2:21 suggests gladness for the Lord's works, whereas this verse indicates a time to mourn, highlighting life's contradictory experiences.
Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Contradiction with Ezekiel 7:25
Where Joel 2:21 reassures with visions of greatness and fearlessness, this verse forecasts destruction and absence of peace.
Ezekiel 7:25: Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and [there shall be] none. [Destruction: Heb. Cutting off]