Contradiction with Psalm 103:5
This verse speaks of God satisfying desires with good things and renewing one's strength, which contradicts the imagery of teeth broken on gravel and being filled with ashes found in Lamentations 3:16.
Psalm 103:5: Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah describes those who wait upon the Lord renewing their strength and being able to run without weariness, contrasting the despair and breaking in Lamentations 3:16.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-29
Jesus talks about giving rest and ease to the soul, which contradicts the imagery of affliction and bitterness seen in Lamentations 3:16.
Matthew 11:28-29: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:10
It suggests that after suffering, God will restore, establish, and strengthen the believer, which stands in contrast to the ongoing suffering and destruction in Lamentations 3:16.
1 Peter 5:10: But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you].
Contradiction with James 5:13
Advises those who suffer to pray and thus find relief, seemingly opposing the sense of relentless suffering depicted in Lamentations 3:16.
James 5:13: Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.