Contradiction with Proverbs 3:34
This verse says God gives grace to the humble, whereas Isaiah 57:4 speaks of mockery and rebellion, which contradicts humility.
Proverbs 3:34: Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
Contradiction with Romans 2:4
This verse emphasizes God's kindness and patience leading to repentance, contrasting with the scoffing and rebellious attitude in Isaiah 57:4.
Romans 2:4: Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Contradiction with James 4:6
God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, contradicting the prideful and mocking attitude described in Isaiah 57:4.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Encourages submission and humility, which opposes the mocking and rebellious behavior in Isaiah 57:4.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Jesus blesses the meek, contradicting the mocking and rebellious nature suggested in Isaiah 57:4.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Encourages edifying speech, which contrasts with the mocking and scoffing in Isaiah 57:4.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Instructs believers to do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, opposing the attitudes in Isaiah 57:4.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.