Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Habakkuk 3:19 speaks of the Lord providing strength and sure footing, indicating preparedness, while Matthew 6:34 suggests not focusing on the future but rather on present troubles.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Habakkuk 3:19 implies reliance on strength granted by God, yet Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting the Lord with all heart and not depending on one's understanding, which implies surrender rather than empowerment.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Habakkuk 3:19 focuses on the strength and abilities given by God, whereas Jeremiah calls for not glorying in one's might but understanding and knowing God.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
Habakkuk 3:19 emphasizes God's empowerment, while this verse suggests that even God's perceived weakness is stronger than human strength, focusing on the contrast.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Habakkuk 3:19 celebrates strength and sure-footedness, while these verses highlight finding strength in weakness and boasting in infirmities for Christ's power to rest upon us.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.