Contradiction with James 4:13-14
These verses teach the uncertainty of life and the futility of making definite plans, which contradicts the surety and confidence in Numbers 32:36 where cities are built and fortified securely.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14
This verse emphasizes the vanity of human endeavor, contradicting the successful establishment and fortification noted in Numbers 32:36.
Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse highlights that while humans make plans, it is God who truly directs their steps, contrasting with the human achievement depicted in Numbers 32:36.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Psalm 127:1
Without the Lord's involvement, efforts to build are in vain, contradicting Numbers 32:36's account of successful construction without explicit mention of divine intervention.
Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Advises against storing treasures on earth, contrasting the building and fortifying of earthly cities in Numbers 32:36.
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: