Contradiction with Psalm 23:5
This verse speaks of being anointed and having a cup that overflows with blessings, in contrast to being filled with bitterness and wormwood.
Psalm 23:5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [anointest: Heb. makest fat]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12
Describes going out with joy and being led with peace, contradicting the affliction and bitterness depicted in Lamentations 3:15.
Isaiah 55:12: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28
Invites those who labor and are heavy laden to find rest, opposing the theme of being filled with bitterness and hardship in Lamentations 3:15.
Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with John 16:33
Talks about having peace in Jesus despite tribulations, which contrasts with being filled with bitterness and wormwood.
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 Revelation 21:4
Promises the end of suffering, pain, and sorrow, which contradicts the lament and bitterness in Lamentations 3:15.
Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.