Contradiction with Job 21:15
This verse questions the benefit of serving God, which contrasts with the complaint in Malachi 3:13 that serving God is in vain.
Job 21:15: What [is] the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:11
This verse reflects doubt about God's knowledge, contrasting with the assertive claims against God in Malachi 3:13.
Psalm 73:11: And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:12
This verse assures that it will be well for those who fear God, contradicting the implication in Malachi 3:13 that serving God is fruitless.
Ecclesiastes 8:12: Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his [days] be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:31
This verse accuses people of viewing God as irrelevant, which contradicts Malachi 3:13 where the complaint is more direct about serving God.
Jeremiah 2:31: O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee? [We are...: Heb. We have dominion]
Contradiction with Zephaniah 1:12
This verse highlights complacent attitudes toward God, contrasting with the active expression of skepticism in Malachi 3:13.
Zephaniah 1:12: And it shall come to pass at that time, [that] I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil. [settled: Heb. curded, or, thickened]