Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
While Jeremiah 38:20 encourages obedience and surrender to escape harm, Proverbs 3:5 emphasizes trusting in the Lord rather than human advice.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25
In contrast to Jeremiah 38:20's suggestion to heed advice for safety, Proverbs 29:25 suggests that fear of man brings a snare, implying trust in God offers safety.
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Jeremiah 38:20 promotes compliance with human authorities for well-being, whereas Isaiah 31:1 warns against relying on human strategies instead of seeking God's help.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Psalm 118:8
Unlike Jeremiah 38:20 that suggests trusting a human directive for deliverance, Psalm 118:8 points out it's better to trust in the Lord than to place confidence in man.
Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.