Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse speaks of walking through the valley of the shadow of death without fear, trusting that God is with us, contradicting the sense of fear and being pursued without respite in Lamentations 4:18.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Matthew 28:20
Jesus promises to be with believers always, providing reassurance and presence, contradicting the abandonment and constant peril described in Lamentations 4:18.
Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
God assures His people not to fear and that He will strengthen and help them, in contrast to the feeling of helplessness and constant danger in Lamentations 4:18.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
This verse speaks of all things working for good for those who love God, which contradicts the despair and relentless persecution portrayed in Lamentations 4:18.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:7
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them, contrasting with the exposure and lack of deliverance felt in Lamentations 4:18.
Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
God commands strength and courage, promising His presence wherever one goes, contrary to the vulnerability and threat depicted in Lamentations 4:18.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in Lamentations 4:18 might arise from the feeling of being constantly watched and trapped, despite the belief in a just and protective God. It could be seen as inconsistent for those who expect comfort and safety from their faith, yet find themselves in situations of fear and persecution.