Contradiction with Psalm 13:1
This verse questions God's remembrance and presence, contrasting with Lamentations 5:19's assurance of God's eternal throne.
Psalm 13:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]
Contradiction with Psalm 10:1
Suggests God may hide Himself in times of trouble, contradicting the perception of His unending oversight in Lamentations 5:19.
Psalm 10:1: Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? [why] hidest thou [thyself] in times of trouble?
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:20
It questions why God forgets forever, conflicting with the idea of God's perpetual presence in Lamentations 5:19.
Lamentations 5:20: Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, [and] forsake us so long time? [so...: Heb. for length of days?]
Contradiction with Exodus 32:14
Here, God changes His mind about a decision, contrasting the immutable rule suggested in Lamentations 5:19.
Exodus 32:14: And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:7-8
God admits hiding His face for a moment, which contradicts the continual presence implied in Lamentations 5:19.
Isaiah 54:7-8: For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.