Contradiction with Exodus 15:3
This verse describes the Lord as a warrior, whereas Lamentations 3:12 portrays Him as an archer against Israel, highlighting contrasting approaches to God's interactions.
Exodus 15:3: The LORD [is] a man of war: the LORD [is] his name.
Contradiction with Psalm 18:30
This verse states that God's way is perfect, which appears to contradict the image of God deliberately causing suffering in Lamentations 3:12.
Psalm 18:30: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he [is] a buckler to all those that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
It mentions that God is love, contradicting the depiction of God aiming painful attacks at His people in Lamentations 3:12.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God tempts no one, while Lamentations 3:12 implies God actively targets His own.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:6
Says the Lord disciplines those He loves, contrasting with Lamentations 3:12, where the actions appear as aggressive rather than disciplining.
Hebrews 12:6: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.