Contradiction with James 1:17
Contradicts the idea of human favor and support by emphasizing that every good gift is from above, from God only.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
Contradicts reliance on human guidance by stating that the way of man is not in himself.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Contradiction with Galatians 1:10
Contradicts seeking approval from humans rather than God, emphasizing serving Christ.
Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
Contradicts trusting in man, instead urging trust in the Lord.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 146:3
Emphasizes not putting trust in princes or mortal men, contradicting reliance on the king's support.
Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]