Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, my eyes make me feel sad in my heart because of all the girls in my city who are suffering. Seeing their pain makes my heart hurt.

Lamentations 3:51: Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city. [mine heart: Heb. my soul] [because...: or, more than all]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

While Lamentations 3:51 speaks of overwhelming sorrow affecting the heart, Philippians 4:4 urges continual rejoicing in the Lord.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Lamentations 3:51 reflects deep personal grief, but this verse encourages constant joy, prayer, and gratitude.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice evermore.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:13

Lamentations 3:51 implies sorrow that affects the heart negatively, whereas Proverbs 15:13 suggests a cheerful heart brings a positive external expression.

Proverbs 15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
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