Contradiction with John 16:33
While Lamentations 1:12 depicts unparalleled sorrow, John 16:33 speaks of taking heart because Jesus has overcome the world, suggesting an assurance of peace despite tribulation.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with Romans 8:18
Lamentations 1:12 focuses on a vivid present suffering, but Romans 8:18 suggests that present sufferings are inconsequential when compared to future glory.
Romans 8:18: For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17
The verse in Lamentations captures profound grief, whereas 2 Corinthians 4:17 describes present afflictions as light and momentary, emphasizing enduring hope.
2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;
Contradiction with Revelation 21:4
Lamentations 1:12 is centered on intense sorrow without comfort, but Revelation 21:4 promises a future where sorrow and crying are eradicated.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
While Lamentations 1:12 laments prolonged anguish, Psalm 30:5 states that weeping is temporary and joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]