Contradiction with James 4:17
While Psalms 36:4 describes a person who plans evil, James 4:17 emphasizes the responsibility to do good, contradicting the behavior of willfully sinning.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Psalms 36:4 mentions plotting evil actions, but Proverbs 3:7 advises not to be wise in one’s own eyes and to fear the Lord, avoiding sinful intentions.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17
Contradicts Psalms 36:4 by urging people to cease doing evil and learn to do well, promoting justice and righteousness instead of sin.
Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
Emphasizes abstaining from evil in all forms, contradicting the deliberate plotting of evil as highlighted in Psalms 36:4.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Advises to provide things honest in the sight of all men, directly opposing the act of devising wickedness found in Psalms 36:4.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Micah 6:8
Calls for acting justly and loving mercy, which contradicts the sinful and deceitful planning depicted in Psalms 36:4.
Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:8
Encourages focusing on things that are pure and admirable, contrasting with the focus on wicked plans in Psalms 36:4.
Philippians 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. [honest: or, venerable]