Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse advises to "love your enemies" and "pray for those who persecute you," contradicting Lamentations 3:66 which calls for the enemies to be persecuted.
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 12:14
This verse encourages believers to "bless them which persecute you" rather than wishing for their destruction.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contrary to seeking their downfall.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28
These verses instruct to "do good to them which hate you" and "pray for them which despitefully use you," opposing the wish for retribution.
Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
This verse says not to repay evil for evil, opposing the call for vengeance in Lamentations 3:66.
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 Exodus 23:4-5
These verses encourage helping your enemy, which contrasts with wishing them harm.
Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
These verses suggest feeding and giving drink to your enemy, which runs counter to desires for their persecution.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Lamentations 3:66 could be seen in the expression of a desire for vengeance, which contrasts with other biblical teachings of forgiveness and love for enemies. While some verses promote compassion, this verse may focus on punishment and retribution, creating a tension between different moral teachings.