Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
Psalms 17:10 speaks about people being hardened with arrogance, whereas Proverbs 15:1 promotes gentleness in interactions, suggesting humility instead of a hardened heart.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:26
Psalms 17:10 refers to hearts being closed and fattened, while Ezekiel 36:26 promises a transformation to a tender, responsive heart.
Ezekiel 36:26: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Psalms 17:10 depicts arrogance, yet James 4:6 states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, highlighting humility over arrogance.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Psalms 17:10 notes the hardened arrogance of certain individuals, whereas Philippians 2:3 encourages humility and valuing others above oneself.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Psalms 17:10 describes the arrogance and fattened hearts of the wicked, contradictory to Matthew 5:5, which blesses the meek.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.