Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
This verse states "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall," contrasting the pride of the prince of Tyrus in Ezekiel 28:1 with the inevitable downfall pride leads to.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:17
This verse indicates that "the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low," contradicting the exalted self-view of the prince in Ezekiel 28:1.
Isaiah 2:17: And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Contradiction with James 4:6
This verse states, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble," opposing the proud stance of the prince of Tyre in Ezekiel 28:1.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
This verse affirms that "whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased," directly challenging the self-exaltation seen in Ezekiel 28:1.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
This verse emphasizes that "God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble," contradicting the self-deification evident in Ezekiel 28:1.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.