Contradiction with Proverbs 15:13
This verse states that a joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance, while sorrow breaks the spirit, which contrasts with the declaration of "It is well" amidst turmoil.
Proverbs 15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Contradiction with Job 3:26
This verse describes a lack of peace, rest, and turmoil, opposite to the comfort implied by "It is well" in difficult circumstances.
Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
This verse speaks of being deprived of peace, contrasting the assurance and calmness suggested by "It is well."
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14
Describes giving superficial peace where there is none, differing from the genuine affirmation of peace in 2 Kings 4:26.
Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:20-21
States there is no peace for the wicked, conflicting with the calm assurance in 2 Kings 4:26.
Isaiah 57:20-21: But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:15
Talks about looking for peace but finding no good, opposite to the assurance of well-being in 2 Kings 4:26.
Jeremiah 8:15: We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Warns of sudden destruction when people claim peace, which opposes the reassurance in saying "It is well."
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.