Contradiction with Proverbs 20:18
While Esther 8:14 shows messengers hurrying to execute orders, Proverbs 20:18 advises careful planning and seeking advice before taking action.
Proverbs 20:18: [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Esther 8:14 depicts swift action, but James 1:19 encourages being slow to speak and anger, indicating a contradiction in the approach to response speed.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29
Esther 8:14 emphasizes haste as a virtue, whereas Proverbs 14:29 suggests that patience is wise, contrasting the idea of urgency.
Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Esther 8:14 involves rapid execution of commands, but Ecclesiastes 7:9 warns against hasty actions due to anger, highlighting differing perspectives on urgency.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5
Esther 8:14 portrays immediacy as valuable, while Proverbs 21:5 states that diligent, thoughtful planning leads to abundance, opposing the notion of swift decisions.
Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.