Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:17-18
These verses emphasize that wealth and resources come from personal strength and effort, contrasting with 1 Chronicles 29:16, which attributes all riches entirely to God.
Deuteronomy 8:17-18: And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of [mine] hand hath gotten me this wealth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
This verse suggests that wealth can be the result of diligence and hard work, while 1 Chronicles 29:16 credits all wealth to God.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19
It suggests that wealth can be enjoyed as a gift from God but includes human ability to find satisfaction in it, contrasting with the idea that everything is solely God's provision as emphasized in 1 Chronicles 29:16.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:11
It suggests wealth can be accumulated over time through hard work, in contrast to 1 Chronicles 29:16, which sees wealth purely as bestowed by God.
Proverbs 13:11: Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. [by labour: Heb. with the hand]
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:22
This verse indicates wealth being saved or inherited within generations, whereas 1 Chronicles 29:16 presents all wealth as directly coming from God.
Proverbs 13:22: A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.