Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
This verse speaks of joy coming in the morning after a night of weeping, contradicting the ongoing suffering expressed in Lamentations 1:5.
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]
Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-2
These verses describe God as a refuge and strength, a stark contrast to the defeat and affliction described in Lamentations 1:5.
Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
This verse promises God's support and strength, conflicting with the portrayal of abandonment in Lamentations 1:5.
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 Jeremiah 29:11
This verse speaks of hope and a future, which contradicts the despair and captivity mentioned in Lamentations 1:5.
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
This verse asserts that all things work together for good, which contrasts with the unmitigated hardships mentioned in Lamentations 1:5.
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 Deuteronomy 31:6
This verse assures that God will not forsake His people, opposing the portrayal of God’s wrath in Lamentations 1:5.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Even in trouble, this verse speaks of God's comfort, which contrasts with the absence of comfort in Lamentations 1:5.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
This verse assures God will never leave or forsake His people, contrasting with the forsakenness felt in Lamentations 1:5.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in Lamentations 1:5 might relate to the question of divine justice. The verse suggests that the suffering of the people is due to their own sins, which indicates that God is just in allowing their punishment. However, some might see a contradiction here because it raises the question of why an all-powerful and loving God allows such suffering, especially when it impacts innocent people as well. This tension between divine justice and mercy can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of God being wholly loving and fair.