Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Ruth 1:9 wishes for rest and security in marriage, while Matthew 6:34 advises against worrying about future concerns.
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 1 Corinthians 7:8
Ruth 1:9 speaks of remarriage for security, contrary to Paul's advice that remaining unmarried is good.
1 Corinthians 7:8: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
Contradiction with Luke 12:19-20
Ruth 1:9 desires a peaceful life, yet this passage warns against seeking comfort and security in earthly things.
Luke 12:19-20: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:1-2
Ruth 1:9 hopes for rest and joy, but Ecclesiastes expresses the oppression and sorrow in life as outweighing joy.
Ecclesiastes 4:1-2: So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of [such as were] oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors [there was] power; but they had no comforter. [side: Heb. hand]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 16:2
Ruth 1:9 supports marriage for stability, contradicting God's command to Jeremiah not to marry.
Jeremiah 16:2: Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.