Contradiction with Psalm 34:19
While Lamentations 1:13 speaks of suffering and affliction from the Lord, Psalm 34:19 assures that the righteous will be delivered from afflictions by the Lord.
Psalm 34:19: Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Lamentations 1:13 describes calamity and entrapment, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 promises plans for peace and not for disaster.
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 Romans 8:28
Lamentations 1:13 focuses on suffering sent by God, contrasting with Romans 8:28, which states that all things work together for good to those who love God.
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 41:10
Lamentations 1:13 portrays the Lord as a source of destruction, whereas Isaiah 41:10 suggests God will strengthen, help, and uphold those who are afraid.
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 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
This verse speaks of being afflicted but not destroyed, contrasting with Lamentations 1:13 which describes an utter destruction by God's fire.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Lamentations 1:13 implies divine-inflicted defeat, yet Isaiah 54:17 promises no weapon formed against God's servants shall prosper.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:3
Lamentations 1:13 speaks of unavoidable traps from God, but Psalm 91:3 claims God will deliver from such snares.
Psalm 91:3: Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:13
Lamentations 1:13 suggests an inescapable situation, while 1 Corinthians 10:13 assures that God provides a way out of temptation and affliction.
1 Corinthians 10:13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. [common...: or, moderate]
Contradiction with Nahum 1:7
Lamentations 1:13 shows God's destructive judgment, contrary to Nahum 1:7 which speaks of the Lord being a refuge in times of trouble.
Nahum 1:7: The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. [strong hold: or, strength]
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:17
Contrasts with Lamentations 1:13's destruction, by highlighting God’s protective and joyful presence.
Zephaniah 3:17: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. [rest: Heb. be silent]
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could be seen in the apparent portrayal of suffering as a direct punishment from God. This might conflict with the idea of a loving and merciful deity. Some people may struggle to reconcile the image of God inflicting pain with the belief in God's compassion and care.