Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21
Esther 3:15 describes the king’s command and haste, whereas Proverbs 19:21 suggests that despite many plans, it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Esther 3:15 shows an evil plan executed swiftly, contrasted with Romans 8:28, which assures that all things work together for good for those who love God.
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 Isaiah 55:8-9
Esther 3:15 reflects human urgency and planning, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 speaks to God's thoughts and ways being higher than man's.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:12-13
Esther 3:15 highlights urgency in carrying out wicked plans, while Psalm 37:12-13 shows that the wicked plot against the righteous, but God laughs at them knowing their end is coming.
Psalm 37:12-13: The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. [plotteth: or, practiseth]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Esther 3:15 is about an immediate and possibly harmful decree, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 emphasizes God’s plan for hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Esther 3:15 shows a quick human decision, but Proverbs 16:9 notes that while a man plans his path, the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Job 5:12
Esther 3:15 depicts a detrimental decree going into effect, but Job 5:12 states that God frustrates the devices of the crafty.
Job 5:12: He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform [their] enterprise. [their enterprise: or, any thing]
Contradiction with Psalm 33:10-11
Esther 3:15 demonstrates a king's decree executed speedily, while Psalm 33:10-11 discusses how the Lord nullifies the plans of nations and confirms His own intentions.
Psalm 33:10-11: The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. [bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate]