Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse asserts that a man plans his path, indicating human control over one's life, contradicting the idea that times are solely in God's hands as stated in Psalms 31:15.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that time and chance happen to all, implying randomness rather than divine control over the course of life, opposing the belief in God's sovereign timing in Psalms 31:15.
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 Jeremiah 10:23
This verse declares that man's way is not within himself and he cannot direct his steps, which seems aligned with divine control but contradicts Psalms 31:15 in terms of human dependency on judicial direction, rather than timing.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
This verse advises taking no thought for the morrow, which could be seen as emphasizing present living contrary to how Psalms 31:15 suggests trusting in God's control over future times.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
This passage warns against planning the future without acknowledging God's will, suggesting human involvement in planning actions, while Psalms 31:15 emphasizes God's total control over life's events.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: