Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34
This verse suggests that God shows favor to the humble and mocks the proud, while Isaiah 26:5 speaks of God bringing down those who dwell on high, which can be interpreted differently based on the context of "proud."
Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:3
Matthew 5:3 promises the kingdom of heaven to the poor in spirit, potentially contradicting the idea of the powerful being brought low as it emphasizes spiritual rather than physical hierarchy.
Matthew 5:3: Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Contradiction with Luke 1:52
This verse talks about exalting the humble and bringing down the mighty, differing in focus as Isaiah 26:5 addresses the act of bringing down but not the subsequent uplifting of the humble.
Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Similar to Proverbs 3:34, it conveys God's opposition to the proud and grace to the humble, providing a contrasting lens to view the action of bringing low from Isaiah 26:5.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
It details God's choice to use the foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong, contrasting with Isaiah's portrayal of direct actions against those of high stature.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;