Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against laying up treasures on earth, whereas Revelation 18:17 speaks of the sudden loss of material riches, implying they were accumulated.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:33
Luke instructs to sell possessions and give to charity, contradicting with accumulating wealth described in Revelation 18:17.
Luke 12:33: Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Contradiction with James 5:1-3
James warns the rich about misery due to wealth and hoarding, which contradicts with the downfall due to extensive wealth as shown in Revelation 18:17.
James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:5
This verse suggests that wealth is fleeting, contradicting the sudden and dramatic loss of wealth described in Revelation 18:17.
Proverbs 23:5: Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. [set...: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:2
This verse questions spending labor on what does not satisfy, contrary to the lament for lost merchants' wealth in Revelation 18:17.
Isaiah 55:2: Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for [that which] satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye [that which is] good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. [spend: Heb. weigh]