Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11
This verse suggests that a fool vents all his feelings, implying self-control and calmness are wise, while Jonah 4:4 questions Jonah's anger, suggesting emotional expression may be justified.
Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
This verse advises to "be angry, and sin not," which could imply that anger is not inherently wrong, whereas Jonah 4:4 questions if it is right for Jonah to be angry at all.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with James 1:19-20
These verses advise being slow to anger because man’s anger does not produce righteousness, whereas Jonah 4:4 questions but does not outright condemn Jonah's anger.
James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This advises against taking revenge and leaving room for God's wrath, whereas Jonah 4:4 questions the rightness of Jonah's anger, not directly addressing the concept of vengeance.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.