Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29
This verse emphasizes that being slow to wrath shows understanding, while hasty actions lead to foolishness. It contrasts with the servant's patience.
Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:2
Warns that a soul without knowledge is not good, and haste leads to missed paths, opposing the servant's careful observation.
Proverbs 19:2: Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth.
Contradiction with James 1:19
Advises to be swift to hear and slow to speak, advocating patience, which aligns with Genesis 24:21, but contradicts general hasty behavior.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Advises against being quickly provoked in spirit, highlighting the value of patience, opposing impulsive actions.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5
Stresses that plans of the diligent lead to plenty, but hasty actions result in poverty, again aligning with the servant's patience but contrasting with haste.
Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.