Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
While Lamentations 3:42 states, "We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned," 1 John 1:9 offers the assurance, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness," suggesting that confession leads to forgiveness.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Lamentations 3:42 mentions not being pardoned, but Isaiah 1:18 invites, "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool," implying the potential for forgiveness and cleansing.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Psalm 86:5
Lamentations 3:42 speaks of God not pardoning, whereas Psalm 86:5 declares, "For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee," suggesting God's readiness to forgive.
Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.