Contradiction with James 4:6
While Psalms 21:5 attributes the glory and honor to the king, James 4:6 implies that God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble, suggesting that humans should not revel in their own glory.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Psalms 21:5 speaks of glory, whereas Matthew 23:12 emphasizes humility, teaching that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse states that God does not share His glory with others, which contradicts the idea that the king's glory is exalted as mentioned in Psalms 21:5.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Contrasts with Psalms 21:5 as it advises not to glory in wisdom, might, or riches, but to glory in understanding and knowing God, suggesting an inward rather than external glory.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
While Psalms 21:5 focuses on the splendor of the king, 1 Peter 5:5 promotes humility, stressing that God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
Advises against self-praise, contrasting with the exaltation described in Psalms 21:5, suggesting that praise should come from others, not oneself.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Instructs against performing deeds to be seen by others, differing from Psalms 21:5 where the king's glory is highlighted.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]