Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
While Psalms 2:1 speaks about the futile plotting of the nations against God, Proverbs 16:9 suggests that it is the Lord who ultimately directs a person's steps, implying human plans, including those against God, are under divine control.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Psalms 2:1 depicts the nations' futile scheming, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 highlights that God's thoughts and ways are far higher than human thoughts and ways, suggesting the futility of human plotting is due to a fundamental misunderstanding rather than opposition.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
While Psalms 2:1 shows nations plotting in vain, Romans 8:28 suggests that all things, even such plots, work together for the good of those who love God, implying a positive outcome contrary to the apparent unrest.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
Psalms 2:1 describes human rebellion against God, yet 1 Corinthians 1:25 indicates that even the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, which undermines any human attempt to oppose divine will.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Psalms 2:1 describes disarray and plotting, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 shows God's plans as those of prosperity and hope, indicating a contrast between human and divine intentions for the future.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]