Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Describes how pride leads to destruction, while Daniel 4:36 describes restoration following humility.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:6
States that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, while Daniel 4:36 speaks of King Nebuchadnezzar regaining his kingdom after his heart was humbled.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Says that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, while Daniel 4:36 depicts a king being restored after acknowledging God's sovereignty.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Advises submission and humility under God for grace, which contrasts with the king's earlier arrogance before his humbling and restoration.
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 Luke 14:11
Indicates that self-exaltation leads to abasement, whereas Daniel 4:36 describes restoration and exaltation through humility.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.