Contradiction with Psalm 34:15
Lamentations 3:44 suggests God does not hear prayers, while Psalm 34:15 states that God's ears are open to the righteous.
Psalm 34:15: The eyes of the LORD [are] upon the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their cry.
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
While Lamentations 3:44 implies distance between God and prayers, Isaiah 59:2 explains it by highlighting that sin separates us from God.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]
Contradiction with John 9:31
Lamentations 3:44 implies God is not listening at all, whereas John 9:31 suggests God hears those who worship Him and do His will.
John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:12
Lamentations 3:44 suggests God covers himself from prayers, but 1 Peter 3:12 says God's ears are open to the prayers of the righteous.
1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]
Paradox #1
Lamentations 3:44 suggests that God can be distant or unresponsive to people's prayers, which may conflict with the belief that God is always listening and caring about human concerns. This could be seen as a contradiction for those who hold that God is perpetually attentive and compassionate.