Contradiction with Psalm 23:5
This verse depicts a positive relationship with God, with blessings and honor, contrary to the dishonor and shame described in Habakkuk 2:16.
Psalm 23:5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [anointest: Heb. makest fat]
Contradiction with Isaiah 61:7
This verse promises a double portion and joy instead of shame, which is directly opposite to the shame and exposure in Habakkuk 2:16.
Isaiah 61:7: For your shame [ye shall have] double; and [for] confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35
This verse promises honor for the wise, contrasting with the disgrace mentioned in Habakkuk 2:16.
Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]
Contradiction with James 1:12
Here, enduring temptation leads to a crown of life, opposing the disgrace and exposure in Habakkuk 2:16.
James 1:12: Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:15
This verse assures rescue and honor for those who call on God, contrasting the abandonment and shame described in Habakkuk 2:16.
Psalm 91:15: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Contradiction with Romans 8:37
Describes believers as more than conquerors, which contradicts the helpless shame depicted in Habakkuk 2:16.
Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:12
This verse promises reigning with Christ if we endure, which conflicts with the disgrace presented in Habakkuk 2:16.
2 Timothy 2:12: If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:
Contradiction with Revelation 3:21
Speaks of being granted to sit with Christ on his throne, an honor that contradicts the humiliation in Habakkuk 2:16.
Revelation 3:21: To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Habakkuk 2:16 could be seen in the idea of shaming others and then being shamed yourself. It can seem conflictual if one believes in a forgiving or merciful approach but then witnesses a cycle where shame is both given and received as a consequence, which might not align with certain values of forgiveness or compassion.