Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Daniel 5:12 highlights Daniel's understanding and wisdom, while Proverbs 3:5 encourages reliance solely on the Lord, implying human wisdom should not be leaned upon.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23
Daniel 5:12 speaks to Daniel’s great understanding and wisdom, but Jeremiah 9:23 advises against boasting about wisdom or understanding, suggesting that glory should only be in knowing the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
Daniel 5:12 implies that wisdom is admirable by highlighting Daniel’s wisdom, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:19 states that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, implying human wisdom can be futile.
1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:10
Daniel 5:12 lauds Daniel’s wisdom, whereas Isaiah 47:10 warns against the deceits of one's own wisdom, which can lead one away from acknowledging God.
Isaiah 47:10: For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me. [perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away]
Contradiction with James 3:15
While Daniel 5:12 elevates Daniel’s ability, James 3:15 differentiates between earthly wisdom and wisdom from above, suggesting a possibility that wisdom may not always be virtuous.
James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]