Contradiction with Proverbs 21:13
This verse suggests that ignoring the poor results in being ignored during personal hardship, whereas Matthew 5:7 emphasizes mercy as a virtue that ensures receiving mercy.
Proverbs 21:13: Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:7
This speaks of reaping what one sows, implying justice rather than mercy, contradicting Matthew 5:7's message of receiving mercy through showing mercy.
Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Contradiction with Exodus 21:24
The "eye for an eye" law advocates for equal retribution, which contrasts with the mercy emphasized in Matthew 5:7.
Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Revelation 19:15
This verse speaks of God's wrath and vengeance, contrasting the mercy that Matthew 5:7 encourages believers to practice.
Revelation 19:15: And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Contradiction with James 2:13
This verse states that judgment without mercy will be shown to those who are not merciful, juxtaposing the guaranteed mercy in Matthew 5:7 to those who are merciful.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]