Contradiction with James 3:17
Judges 9:9 speaks to the honor of being productive, like the olive tree, while James 3:17 emphasizes peace and mercy over earthly honor.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Judges 9:9 discusses the value of honor on earth; Matthew suggests storing treasure in heaven, prioritizing spiritual over earthly rewards.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 John 2:16
Judges 9:9 highlights the olive tree's pride in its abilities, while 1 John warns against the pride of life, promoting humility over self-pride.
1 John 2:16: For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:31
The verse in Judges values earthly honor; Corinthians advises glorying in the Lord instead, suggesting spiritual considerations over worldly ones.
1 Corinthians 1:31: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Judges 9:9 indirectly promotes pride in one's abilities; Peter instructs believers to be humble and submit to one another.
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.