Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, the person is asking God to see how bad others have been and treat them the same way he was treated because he feels very sad and tired. The person wants God to be fair and remember everything people have done wrong.

Lamentations 1:22: Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my sighs [are] many, and my heart [is] faint.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Lamentations 1:22 calls for retribution upon enemies, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Lamentations 1:22 calls for vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against taking revenge, leaving it to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Lamentations 1:22 seeks retribution upon others, but Proverbs 24:17 warns against rejoicing in your enemy's downfall.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Lamentations 1:22 desires judgement upon adversaries, yet Luke 6:27-28 encourages doing good and blessing those who curse you.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Colossians 3:13

Lamentations 1:22 asks for punishment on wrongdoers, whereas Colossians 3:13 urges forgiveness as Christ forgave us.

Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Lamentations 1:22 seeks reprisal for adversities, while 1 Peter 3:9 teaches to not repay evil for evil or insult for insult.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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