Contradiction with Matthew 6:5
This verse cautions against public displays of piety for personal gain, contrasting Esther 5:6 where public favor is sought.
Matthew 6:5: And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Warns about pride leading to downfall, contrasting Esther 5:6 where Queen Esther approaches the king with confidence and receives a positive response.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with James 4:3
Speaks about asking with wrong motives and not receiving, while Esther 5:6 shows Esther receiving favor for her request.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Advises doing nothing out of selfish ambition, contrasting the strategy and ambition presented within Esther 5:6.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
Focuses on God's judgement on the heart versus outward appearances, whereas Esther 5:6 involves a king judging based on her request and appearance.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]