Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Describes the creation as "very good," which contradicts the notion of God turning fruitful land into barrenness.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Joel 2:21-22
Speaks of God making the land glad and fruitful, contrary to turning it barren.
Joel 2:21-22: Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. [will...: Heb. hath magnified to do]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:12-13
Promises instead of thorn shall come up the fir tree, emphasizing transformation to abundance.
Isaiah 55:12-13: For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap [their] hands.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Declares plans to prosper, not harm, contrary to making the land barren.
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]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:23
Assures the Lord will provide rain for seed and fruitful harvests, opposed to desolation.
Isaiah 30:23: Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.
Paradox #1
Psalms 107:34 talks about turning a fertile land into a wasteland because of the wickedness of those living there. The contradiction or conflict could be seen in the idea of collective punishment—punishing an entire area or group of people for the wrongdoings of some individuals. This might seem unfair to the innocent who are also affected by the transformation of the land.