Contradiction with Lamentations 3:63
This verse speaks of watching and patience in adversity, which contrasts with the sentiment of abandonment in Lamentations 5:14.
Lamentations 3:63: Behold their sitting down, and their rising up; I [am] their musick.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Calls for submission and respect among the younger to the elder, contrasting the lament over elders ceasing to gather.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:31
Describes a hoary head as a crown of glory, countervailing the lament of elder neglect.
Proverbs 16:31: The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.
Contradiction with Psalms 92:14
States that the righteous will still bear fruit in old age, contradicting the notion of inactivity or absence of elders.
Psalms 92:14: They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; [flourishing: Heb. green]
Contradiction with Job 12:12
Declares that wisdom is with aged men, opposing the disappearance of such aged individuals in the lament.
Job 12:12: With the ancient [is] wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:17
Encourages respect and value for elders, opposing the lament of their absence.
1 Timothy 5:17: Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Speaks of hopeful plans for the future, contradicting the lament over loss and despair.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]