Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Whereas Lamentations 1:7 depicts God allowing adversaries to gloat over Jerusalem, Isaiah 41:10 assures of God's support and help, implying protection from enemies.
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 Psalm 46:1
Lamentations 1:7 describes abandonment in times of distress, while Psalm 46:1 highlights God as a refuge and strength, a present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1: [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 Romans 8:31
Lamentations 1:7 reflects on Jerusalem's defeat and humiliation, whereas Romans 8:31 conveys that if God is with us, no one can be against us.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Lamentations 1:7 speaks of enemies mocking Jerusalem, contrasted with Deuteronomy 31:6 where God commands His people to be strong because He will not abandon them.
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 118:6
In Lamentations 1:7, adversaries prevail, but Psalm 118:6 declares that the Lord's presence eliminates fear of what man can do.
Psalm 118:6: The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? [on...: Heb. for me]
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
While Lamentations 1:7 presents a scene of defeat, Joshua 1:9 instructs to be courageous as God will be with His people wherever they go.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Lamentations 1:7 could be the tension between the belief in a just and loving God and the suffering and desolation experienced by Jerusalem. It raises questions about why a compassionate deity would allow such pain and hardship to happen to His own people.