Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24
While Psalms 49:10 emphasizes the inevitability of death and the futility of wealth, Ecclesiastes 2:24 suggests enjoying the fruits of one's labor, providing a contrasting viewpoint on the use of wealth and life satisfaction.
Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10
Psalms 49:10 speaks of the temporality of wealth, but Proverbs 3:9-10 promotes honoring the Lord with wealth, suggesting a positive use and outcome.
Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Contradiction with Matthew 19:21
Psalms 49:10 notes the indiscriminate passage of wealth at death, while Matthew 19:21 encourages using wealth for treasure in heaven, implying spiritual value.
Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Psalms 49:10 highlights wealth's fleeting nature, whereas 1 Timothy 6:17-19 offers guidance to the rich on how to use wealth beneficially, focusing on good deeds.
1 Timothy 6:17-19: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Luke 16:9
This verse suggests making friends through wealth for eternal dwellings, contrasting with Psalms 49:10's focus on wealth's lack of permanence in life.
Luke 16:9: And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. [mammon: or, riches]