Contradiction with Proverbs 24:16
While Ezra 9:15 acknowledges guilt and punishment, Proverbs 24:16 suggests that a just man can fall and rise again, indicating resilience rather than destruction for sins.
Proverbs 24:16: For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:10
Ezra 9:15 points to God punishing severely for sins, whereas Psalm 103:10 emphasizes that God does not repay us according to our iniquities, implying less severe consequences.
Psalm 103:10: He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Contradiction with Romans 8:1
Ezra 9:15 highlights guilt and punishment, but Romans 8:1 states that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, suggesting freedom from guilt.
Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Ezra 9:15 ends with a recognition of sin's consequences, but Isaiah 1:18 offers forgiveness and a cleansing of sins, despite their seriousness.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Ezra 9:15 recognizes wrongdoing without immediate redemption, whereas 1 John 1:9 assures that confession leads to forgiveness and cleansing from unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Hebrews 8:12
Ezra 9:15 emphasizes the consequences of sin, while Hebrews 8:12 promises mercy and a forgetfulness of sins.
Hebrews 8:12: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.