Contradiction with Jeremiah 50:33
This verse states that both Israel and Judah were oppressed together, which contradicts Lamentations 1:3 by suggesting there was mutual suffering, unlike the solitary suffering described in Lamentations.
Jeremiah 50:33: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The children of Israel and the children of Judah [were] oppressed together: and all that took them captives held them fast; they refused to let them go.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:64
This verse speaks of the scattering of people among all nations as a form of punishment, while Lamentations 1:3 emphasizes the isolation due to persecution rather than a divine punishment.
Deuteronomy 28:64: And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, [even] wood and stone.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:2
This verse promises comfort and that Jerusalem's iniquity is pardoned, contrasting with the distress and exile depicted in Lamentations 1:3.
Isaiah 40:2: Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins. [comfortably: Heb. to the heart] [warfare: or, appointed time]
Contradiction with Zechariah 1:15
It mentions that God is very displeased with the nations that are at ease, implying future relief for Zion, contrary to the current relentless persecution in Lamentations 1:3.
Zechariah 1:15: And I am very sore displeased with the heathen [that are] at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.
Contradiction with Isaiah 51:11
This verse assures that the redeemed of the Lord shall return and come with singing to Zion, contradicting the idea of ongoing exile and affliction in Lamentations 1:3.
Isaiah 51:11: Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy [shall be] upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 39:25
Here, God promises to bring back the captivity of Jacob and have mercy, which contrasts with the unrelieved affliction described in Lamentations 1:3.
Ezekiel 39:25: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;