Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
While Habakkuk 3:17 speaks of lack and barrenness, Psalm 37:25 asserts that the righteous will not be forsaken nor their descendants begging for bread.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
Habakkuk 3:17 lists shortages and absence of produce, while Philippians 4:19 assures that God will supply all needs according to His riches.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32
Habakkuk 3:17 describes a situation of lacking basic needs, while Matthew 6:31-32 advises not to worry about needs as the heavenly Father knows and provides for them.
Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
Contradiction with Malachi 3:10
In contrast to the barrenness in Habakkuk 3:17, Malachi 3:10 promises abundant blessings and overflowing resources if the people bring tithes to God's storehouse.
Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10
Habakkuk 3:17 presents a scene of scarcity, but Proverbs 3:9-10 promises that honoring the Lord with wealth will lead to barns filled with plenty and vats bursting with wine.
Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Contradiction with John 10:10
Habakkuk 3:17 depicts a lack of fruit and failures, while John 10:10 speaks of Jesus bringing life in abundance.
John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.