Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
Genesis 31:6 depicts Jacob as being honest and diligent, while Proverbs 12:22 emphasizes that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, implying contradiction if deceit is involved.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23
Genesis 31:6 presents Jacob as hard-working and trusting God for reward, but Proverbs 14:23 suggests that mere talk leads to poverty, presenting a contrast if action isn't shown.
Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11
Genesis 31:6 highlights the benefit of Jacob’s hard work, whereas Ecclesiastes 2:11 points out the vanity of all labor, implying contradiction in perceived benefit.
Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Genesis 31:6 shows Jacob acquiring wealth, while Matthew 6:19 advises against storing earthly treasures, presenting a thematic contradiction.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Genesis 31:6 views Jacob's wealth as a positive outcome of his labor, yet Luke 12:15 cautions against all kinds of greed, potentially contradicting wealth pursuit.
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 James 5:1-3
Genesis 31:6 hints at wealth accumulation, whereas James 5:1-3 warns the rich of misery due to hoarded wealth, presenting a moral contradiction.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].