Contradiction with Job 21:15
This verse questions the value of serving God, whereas Ezra 3:11 celebrates His everlasting mercy with praise.
Job 21:15: What [is] the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse observes that righteous people get what the wicked deserve, and vice versa, which contrasts with the straightforward praise for God's justice in Ezra 3:11.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Psalm 13:1
This verse expresses feeling forgotten by God, contradicting the gratitude expressed in Ezra 3:11.
Psalm 13:1: [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [chief...: or, overseer]
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:8
This verse speaks of God not listening to prayers, contrasting with the acknowledgment of His goodness in Ezra 3:11.
Lamentations 3:8: Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2
This verse talks about God not intervening in times of trouble, differing from the celebration of His faithfulness in Ezra 3:11.
Habakkuk 1:2: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!
Contradiction with Philippians 3:8
This verse devalues earthly rituals and gains, contrasting with the physical act of praise in Ezra 3:11.
Philippians 3:8: Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,