Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
While Ecclesiastes 2:5 speaks of creating gardens and accumulating earthly projects, Matthew 6:19 advises against laying up treasures on earth.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with James 4:14
Ecclesiastes 2:5 describes constructing lasting physical works, whereas James 4:14 emphasizes the fleeting nature of life.
James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Ecclesiastes 2:5 implies finding satisfaction in material projects, but Luke 12:15 warns that life is not defined by material abundance.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:8
Ecclesiastes 2:5 focuses on creating gardens and physical beauty, yet Isaiah 40:8 emphasizes the enduring nature of God's word over temporal creations.
Isaiah 40:8: The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Contradiction with 1 John 2:17
Ecclesiastes 2:5 reflects earthly accomplishments, but 1 John 2:17 underscores that the world and its desires will pass away.
1 John 2:17: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.