Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
While Proverbs 6:8 advises planning and providing in advance like the ant, Matthew 6:34 encourages not to worry about tomorrow, as each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Luke 12:24
Proverbs 6:8 suggests the importance of preparation and storing provisions, whereas Luke 12:24 highlights that ravens neither sow nor reap and are still provided for by God, suggesting less emphasis on self-preparation.
Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
Contradiction with Matthew 6:26
Proverbs 6:8 promotes foresight and gathering in harvest, while Matthew 6:26 indicates that God provides for the birds who do not sow or store, implying reliance on divine provision rather than self-preparation.
Matthew 6:26: Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
Proverbs 6:8 emphasizes looking to the future and preparing, yet James 4:13-14 warns against making plans about the future without acknowledging the uncertainty of life.
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: