Contradiction with Isaiah 54:8
Lamentations 3:43 speaks of God's wrath, whereas Isaiah 54:8 promises a return to mercy and kindness after anger.
Isaiah 54:8: In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:9
Lamentations 3:43 mentions God's anger without pity, while Psalm 103:9 asserts that God will not always chide or keep His anger forever.
Psalm 103:9: He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.
Contradiction with James 5:11
Lamentations 3:43 depicts God covering in wrath, contrasting with James 5:11 where God is described as very compassionate and merciful.
James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
Although Lamentations 3:43 shows God covering in anger, Micah 7:18 emphasizes how God delights in mercy and forgives iniquity.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
Lamentations 3:43 shows wrath, whereas 1 John 4:8 states that God is love, highlighting a focus on love over wrath.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Psalm 30:5
Lamentations 3:43 focuses on wrath without pity, but Psalm 30:5 notes that God's anger is brief and favor is for life.
Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]
Contradiction with Isaiah 26:20
Lamentations 3:43 addresses God's wrath, in contrast to Isaiah 26:20 where God's wrath is temporary and people are advised to hide until it passes.
Isaiah 26:20: Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.
Paradox #1
People might see a contradiction in this verse if they believe it suggests that God punishes people without listening to them first. This could conflict with the idea of a loving and just God who understands and cares for everyone. Some might question how these two ideas can exist together.