Contradiction with Proverbs 10:15
While Psalms 40:17 speaks to God thinking about the poor and needy, Proverbs 10:15 highlights the security of wealth, suggesting different views on the status and reliance of the needy.
Proverbs 10:15: The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:20
This verse states that the poor are disliked even by their neighbors, contrasting Psalms 40:17 where God attends to the needy.
Proverbs 14:20: The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends. [the rich...: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich]
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:23
The verse suggests that the poor use entreaties, implying a lack of power, whereas Psalms 40:17 implies a strong reliance on God's help for the needy.
Proverbs 18:23: The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:16
This verse asserts that the wisdom of the poor is despised, contrasting the value and consideration of the poor implied in Psalms 40:17.
Ecclesiastes 9:16: Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard.
Contradiction with James 2:6
It notes that the poor are often oppressed and judged unfavorably, contradicting the sense of worth and focus on the needy seen in Psalms 40:17.
James 2:6: But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?