Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Highlighting the theme of pride leading to downfall, which contrasts with the exultation of strength in Psalms 118:16.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Emphasizing the role of time and chance over strength or might.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9
The idea that God's strength is made perfect in weakness, which is different from the celebration of strength in Psalms 118:16.
2 Corinthians 12:9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," highlighting meekness rather than strength.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:9
The LORD will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness, for not by strength shall a man prevail.
1 Samuel 2:9: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.