Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
While Lamentations 3:2 speaks of God leading through darkness, Psalm 23:4 emphasizes that even in the darkest valley, God provides comfort and protection.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:5
Lamentations 3:2 mentions being led into darkness, whereas 1 John 1:5 states that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Contradiction with John 8:12
Lamentations 3:2 conveys being led into darkness, but John 8:12 declares that following Jesus means not walking in darkness, but having the light of life.
John 8:12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:16
Lamentations 3:2 suggests a path of darkness, yet Isaiah 42:16 promises that God will guide the blind through unfamiliar paths, turning darkness into light.
Isaiah 42:16: And I will bring the blind by a way [that] they knew not; I will lead them in paths [that] they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. [straight: Heb. into straightness]
Contradiction with James 1:17
Lamentations 3:2 refers to experiencing deep darkness, which contrasts with James 1:17 that describes God as the giver of perfect gifts, with no shadow of turning.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9
Lamentations 3:2 speaks to being driven into darkness, while 1 Peter 2:9 proclaims believers are called out of darkness into God’s marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]