Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 3:61

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 3:61 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 3:61. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, God listens and knows that other people are saying mean things and thinking bad thoughts about him. He trusts that God sees everything and cares about what is happening to him.

Lamentations 3:61: Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, [and] all their imaginations against me;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with seeking vengeance mentioned in Lamentations 3:61.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrary to the sentiment in Lamentations 3:61.

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 12:19

This verse teaches to leave vengeance to God, suggesting a different response than seeking justice on adversaries as found in Lamentations 3:61.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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