Contradiction with Genesis 1:31
Ecclesiastes 6:4 describes life as ultimately futile, but Genesis 1:31 states that God saw everything He made as very good, implying purpose and goodness in creation.
Genesis 1:31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, [it was] very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. [And the evening...: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.]
Contradiction with Psalm 139:14
Ecclesiastes 6:4 speaks of life as being meaningless from birth, yet Psalm 139:14 praises the wondrous nature of being fearfully and wonderfully made, indicating value and purpose in life.
Psalm 139:14: I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well. [right...: Heb. greatly]
Contradiction with John 10:10
Ecclesiastes 6:4 implies life is filled with vanity and sorrow, while John 10:10 speaks of Jesus coming to give life abundantly, suggesting fulfillment and purpose.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Ecclesiastes 6:4 views life as pointless, but Romans 8:28 declares that all things work together for good for those who love God, giving meaning to life circumstances.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 4:17
Ecclesiastes 6:4 emphasizes the brevity and insignificance of life, while 2 Corinthians 4:17 highlights temporary sufferings leading to eternal glory, indicating lasting significance.
2 Corinthians 4:17: For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;