Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath, whereas Rehoboam’s harsh response led to rebellion.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry, for anger resteth in the bosom of fools; Rehoboam's quickness to dismiss the elder's advice led to unrest.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall; Rehoboam's pride and harshness resulted in the division of his kingdom.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Rehoboam rejected the experienced counsel leading to conflict.
Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles; Rehoboam's words caused him division and strife.
Proverbs 21:23: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.