Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that success is largely based on chance and timing, which contradicts the encouragement to be strong and courageous as a result of hope in the Lord.
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 Psalms 73:12-13
These verses imply that the wicked prosper without regard to God's strength or hope, challenging the idea that strength and courage aligned with God's will lead to positive outcomes.
Psalms 73:12-13: Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:18
This verse expresses a loss of hope and strength, contradicting the call in Psalms 31:24 to be strong and courageous through hope in the Lord.
Lamentations 3:18: And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:
Contradiction with Job 3:25-26
Job speaks of his fears becoming reality and having no peace, opposing the notion of strength and heart encouragement found through reliance on God.
Job 3:25-26: For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. [the thing...: Heb. I feared a fear, and it came upon me]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7
Jeremiah feels deceived by God and overwhelmed, which contrasts with the encouragement to be courageous through God's promises.
Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]