Contradiction with James 1:2
This verse suggests that one should count it all joy when facing trials, which contrasts the deep sorrow expressed in Lamentations 1:20.
James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
Advises to always rejoice in the Lord, conflicting with the expression of distress and trouble in Lamentations 1:20.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Encourages constant joy, opposing the lament and anguish conveyed in Lamentations 1:20.
1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:1
The call to bless the Lord at all times contrasts with the depiction of despair in Lamentations 1:20.
Psalm 34:1: [[A Psalm] of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise [shall] continually [be] in my mouth. [Abimelech: or, Achish]
Contradiction with Romans 8:18
Talks about future glory outweighing present suffering, which contradicts the heavy focus on present anguish in Lamentations 1:20.
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
Describes current afflictions as momentary and light when compared to eternal glory, opposing the intense grief in Lamentations 1:20.
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 John 16:33
Jesus states peace is found in Him despite tribulation, which contrasts with the profound turmoil found in Lamentations 1:20.
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 Matthew 5:12
Encourages rejoicing and gladness despite persecution, unlike the lamentation over suffering in Lamentations 1:20.
Matthew 5:12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Contradiction with Romans 5:3
Talks about glorying in tribulations, a message contrary to the sorrowful crying out in Lamentations 1:20.
Romans 5:3: And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Paradox #1
This verse expresses deep personal and communal suffering alongside acknowledgment of wrongdoing. The moral conflict here might be the struggle between accepting punishment as just and seeking compassion for the suffering endured. It involves balancing justice with mercy, which can be emotionally and morally complex.