Contradiction with Isaiah 8:22
This verse talks about people looking to the earth and seeing trouble and darkness, contrasting with Luke 1:79's theme of guiding people out of darkness into peace.
Isaiah 8:22: And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and [they shall be] driven to darkness.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:17
This verse expresses a hatred for life and work under the sun seen as grievous, contrasting with the hopeful guidance and peace mentioned in Luke 1:79.
Ecclesiastes 2:17: Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun [is] grievous unto me: for all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:16
It warns of darkness and stumbling on mountains if not giving glory to God, contradicting the guide from darkness theme in Luke 1:79.
Jeremiah 13:16: Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, [and] make [it] gross darkness.
Contradiction with Job 10:21-22
It describes a land of darkness and shadow of death, further emphasizing confusion and gloom, opposing the offer of peace and guidance in Luke 1:79.
Job 10:21-22: Before I go [whence] I shall not return, [even] to the land of darkness and the shadow of death;
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:19
This verse describes the way of the wicked as darkness and not knowing what they stumble on, which is contrary to the light and guidance promised in Luke 1:79.
Proverbs 4:19: The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.