Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
This verse states "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall," which contradicts the arrogance mentioned in 1 Corinthians 4:18 by warning of its consequences.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:6
It says "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble," opposing the pride mentioned in 1 Corinthians 4:18 by highlighting divine resistance to the proud.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
This verse advises to "be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble," challenging 1 Corinthians 4:18's mention of being puffed up with a call for humility.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23
States that "A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit," thus contradicting the high-mindedness referenced in 1 Corinthians 4:18.
Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.