Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
This verse encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart instead of trusting one's own wisdom, while Ecclesiastes 7:27 emphasizes the value of personal wisdom and understanding.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse promises wisdom to anyone who asks of God, suggesting wisdom from God is readily available, in contrast to Ecclesiastes 7:27 which speaks to a personal search that has been found.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20
These verses highlight God's intention to thwart human wisdom, contradicting Ecclesiastes 7:27 which values human wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26
This verse warns against trusting one's own heart, which can seem contrary to the self-reflective pursuit of wisdom in Ecclesiastes 7:27.
Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8
This verse points out that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts and ways, suggesting a contrast to the human search for wisdom implied in Ecclesiastes 7:27.
Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.