Contradiction with Matthew 5:11
While Deuteronomy 33:12 speaks of Benjamin being loved and dwelling in safety, Matthew 5:11 acknowledges those who are reviled and persecuted despite being blessed by God.
Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]
Contradiction with Job 3:26
Deuteronomy 33:12 emphasizes safety and rest, whereas Job 3:26 expresses turmoil and lack of rest.
Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
Contrasts Deuteronomy 33:12's message of peace and rest for Benjamin, describing the absence of peace and prosperity.
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:20
Portrays the wicked as being unable to find peace, opposing Deuteronomy 33:12's depiction of safety and divine protection.
Isaiah 57:20: But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Contradiction with Psalm 22:1
Highlights a feeling of abandonment by God, contradictory to the secure and loved status of Benjamin mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:12.
Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]