Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
This verse states that diligent hands bring wealth, contradicting 2 Kings 12:6 where the priests failed to swiftly repair the temple despite receiving funds.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with James 4:17
This verse claims it is a sin to overlook doing good when aware of the good action, contrasting with the procrastination of temple repairs in 2 Kings 12:6.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:9
It describes a lazy person as akin to one who destroys, conflicting with the priests' negligence in 2 Kings 12:6.
Proverbs 18:9: He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:9
Encourages not being weary in doing good, which contrasts with the delay in temple repairs described in 2 Kings 12:6.
Galatians 6:9: And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:40
Emphasizes doing things decently and in order, while 2 Kings 12:6 illustrates disorder and neglect in temple upkeep.
1 Corinthians 14:40: Let all things be done decently and in order.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:10
Advises doing whatever your hand finds with all your might, contradicting the slackness shown in 2 Kings 12:6.
Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4
The verse implies diligent effort is rewarded, conflicting with the priests' lack of effort in 2 Kings 12:6.
Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:26-27
Criticizes the slothful servant, a contradiction to the indifferent behavior towards temple repairs noted in 2 Kings 12:6.
Matthew 25:26-27: His lord answered and said unto him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Contradiction with Romans 12:11
Urges fervency in spirit, in contrast to the indifference shown by the priests in 2 Kings 12:6.
Romans 12:11: Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23
States that in all labor there is profit, conflicting with the unproductive period described in 2 Kings 12:6.
Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.