Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author, Jeremiah, this means that bad people were being very mean to him for no good reason, like trying to catch a little bird that didn't do anything wrong. He felt sad and hurt because of this.

Lamentations 3:52: Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them, unlike the attackers in Lamentations 3:52.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving and praying for enemies, contrasting the pursuit and attack faced by the speaker in Lamentations 3:52.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all men if possible, which contradicts the unprovoked attack described in Lamentations 3:52.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Teaches not to repay evil for evil, which contrasts with the sense of being wrongfully hunted in Lamentations 3:52.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Psalm 18:17

Refers to God delivering from strong enemies, whereas Lamentations 3:52 speaks to being overcome by enemies without cause.

Psalm 18:17: He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
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