Contradiction with Matthew 7:26
Contradicts the firm and stable imagery of a "nail in a sure place" by emphasizing the downfall of a house built on unstable foundations.
Matthew 7:26: And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
Contradiction with James 1:8
Contradicts the idea of stability with the concept of a "double-minded man" being unstable in all his ways.
James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21-22
Suggests instability in leadership or rule, in contrast to the stabilization imagery of a "nail in a sure place."
Proverbs 24:21-22: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]
Contradiction with Isaiah 22:25
Directly contradicts by foretelling the eventual removal of the "nail," symbolizing instability.
Isaiah 22:25: In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that [was] upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken [it].
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:18
Illustrates instability with the image of a decaying house due to idleness, opposing the secure nail metaphor.
Ecclesiastes 10:18: By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:10-14
Describes the downfall of a "wall" built with unsound materials, contradicting the firmness of a nail in a sure place.
Ezekiel 13:10-14: Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]: [a wall: or, a slight wall]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:12
Warns against overconfidence in one's stability, suggesting possible failure, which opposes the secure placement of a nail.
1 Corinthians 10:12: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.