Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28
This verse states that trusting in riches leads to failure, whereas Ezekiel 28:5 suggests that the prince of Tyre's wisdom and riches increased.
Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9
This verse warns of the dangers and destruction that come with desiring wealth, contrasting with Ezekiel 28:5's implication of wealth leading to success through wisdom.
1 Timothy 6:9: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse emphasizes serving God rather than wealth, opposing the notion in Ezekiel 28:5 where wealth is associated with wisdom and success.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
These verses describe miseries for the rich, contradicting the positive outcome of wealth accumulation depicted in Ezekiel 28:5.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
This verse warns against covetousness and implies that life is more than possessions, contradicting the reliance on wealth and wisdom in Ezekiel 28:5.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4-5
These verses advise against laboring to be rich, warning of the fleeting nature of riches, which contrasts with the accumulation described in Ezekiel 28:5.
Proverbs 23:4-5: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.