Contradiction with Philippians 4:4
This verse urges individuals to rejoice in the Lord always, which contradicts the deep mourning and sorrow expressed in Lamentations 2:11.
Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16
This verse encourages believers to rejoice evermore, opposing the weeping and heartbreak due to suffering in Lamentations 2:11.
1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
This verse highlights the notion that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning, suggesting a swift movement from sorrow to joy, which contradicts the enduring sorrow in Lamentations 2:11.
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 Isaiah 41:10
This verse provides assurance and forbids fear or dismay, offering comfort, which stands in contrast to the despair and overwhelming distress in Lamentations 2:11.
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 John 16:33
This verse acknowledges tribulation but assures peace and overcoming the world, contrasting with the profound distress and breakdown described in Lamentations 2:11.
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 Romans 8:18
This verse states that present sufferings are not worth comparing to future glory, which contradicts the seemingly overwhelming and consuming grief in Lamentations 2:11.
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 James 1:2
This verse advises counting it all joy when facing trials, which conflicts with the intense and consuming grief described in Lamentations 2:11.
James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17
This verse refers to affliction as light and momentary, working towards a greater glory, contrary to the deep, visceral sorrow described in Lamentations 2:11.
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;