Contradictions and Paradoxes in Lamentations 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Lamentations 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Lamentations 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Lamentations, the people feel very tired and sad because of all the bad things happening around them. Their hearts and eyes feel weak and heavy.

Lamentations 5:17: For this our heart is faint; for these [things] our eyes are dim.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:21

This verse speaks of our heart rejoicing in Him, which contradicts Lamentations 5:17 where it mentions that the heart is faint.

Psalm 33:21: For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:13

It states that a merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, contrary to Lamentations 5:17 talking about a faint heart.

Proverbs 15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Contradiction with John 14:27

Jesus provides peace and states not to be troubled, in contrast to the faint heart described in Lamentations 5:17.

John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:7

Discusses the peace of God keeping hearts and minds, opposing the faintness of heart in Lamentations 5:17.

Philippians 4:7: And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
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