Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2
While Lamentations 3:54 implies a sense of being overwhelmed and cut off by waters, Isaiah 43:2 promises that when you pass through the waters, you will not be overwhelmed, suggesting divine protection and deliverance.
Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 46:1–3
Lamentations 3:54 speaks of personal despair and drowning, but Psalm 46 describes God as a refuge and strength, asserting that even if the earth gives way or the mountains fall into the sea, the faithful should not fear, implying assurance despite turmoil.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Whereas Lamentations 3:54 expresses feeling cut off and overwhelmed, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 speaks to being troubled but not distressed, cast down but not destroyed, indicating perseverance and hope despite adversity.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9: [We are] troubled on every side, yet not distressed; [we are] perplexed, but not in despair; [in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means]
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Lamentations 3:54 conveys a feeling of separation and being overwhelmed, but Romans 8:38-39 affirms that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ, suggesting inseparable divine love and connection.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Contradiction with Psalm 69:1-2
Similar to Lamentations 3:54, this Psalm describes being overwhelmed by waters, but it shifts towards a plea for rescue and shows a progression from despair to hope in God's saving power.
Psalm 69:1-2: [To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, [A Psalm] of David.] Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto [my] soul.