Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24
This verse suggests that eating, drinking, and finding enjoyment in one's labor is good, contrasting with the troubling restlessness implied for the rich in Ecclesiastes 5:12.
Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:13
Here, finding satisfaction in work is seen as a gift from God, contradicting the notion of the non-restful sleep mentioned in Ecclesiastes 5:12.
Ecclesiastes 3:13: And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it [is] the gift of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
States that the blessing of the Lord, which can include wealth, adds no sorrow, contrary to the disturbance in sleep for the wealthy in Ecclesiastes 5:12.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Psalm 127:2
Claims beloved of God can have both work and restful sleep, contrasting the restless sleep of the rich mentioned in Ecclesiastes 5:12.
Psalm 127:2: [It is] vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: [for] so he giveth his beloved sleep.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Advises against storing up wealth as life isn’t defined by possessions, seeming to challenge the notion in Ecclesiastes 5:12 where wealth can lead to restlessness.
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.