Contradiction with Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
Proverbs 14:13: Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:15
We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!
Jeremiah 8:15: We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!
Contradiction with Isaiah 22:13
And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.
Isaiah 22:13: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.
Contradiction with Job 21:13-14
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave. Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
Job 21:13-14: They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave. [in wealth: or, in mirth]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict could be the idea that joy always follows sorrow, which might not align with everyone's experiences. Some people might feel that their hardships don't lead to happiness, so the promise of a positive outcome might seem inconsistent with their reality.