Contradiction with Psalm 145:9
Lamentations 3:3 emphasizes God's role in bringing affliction, whereas Psalm 145:9 highlights that God is good to all.
Psalm 145:9: The LORD [is] good to all: and his tender mercies [are] over all his works.
Contradiction with James 1:17
Lamentations 3:3 suggests God brings adversity, in contrast to James 1:17, which states every good and perfect gift is from God.
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 John 4:8
Lamentations 3:3 mentions God's involvement in suffering, while 1 John 4:8 defines God as love.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Lamentations 3:3 portrays affliction, yet Jeremiah 29:11 expresses God's plans to prosper and not harm.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Lamentations 3:3 depicts adversity from God, but Romans 8:28 assures that all things work together for good for those who love God.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Lamentations 3:3 talks about God's hand in affliction, whereas Deuteronomy 31:6 states God will never leave nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.