Contradiction with James 1:2
Genesis 49:23 speaks of being distressed by archers, suggesting adversity is a negative experience, whereas James 1:2 encourages believers to consider it pure joy when facing trials.
James 1:2: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [temptations: or, trials]
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
Genesis 49:23 implies opposition, whereas Romans 8:31 states that if God is for us, no one can be against us.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Genesis 49:23 conveys conflict with enemies, while Proverbs 16:7 suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:24
Genesis 49:23 highlights being harassed by others, whereas Psalm 37:24 mentions that although a person may fall, they shall not be utterly cast down.
Psalm 37:24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:10
Genesis 49:23 focuses on external attacks, while 2 Corinthians 12:10 expresses delight in weaknesses, insults, and hardships, viewing them as sources of strength.
2 Corinthians 12:10: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Genesis 49:23 mentions adversaries, while Isaiah 54:17 promises that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.