Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3
This verse advises that adorning should not be external, such as wearing jewelry, which contrasts with Song of Solomon 1:10’s mention of ornaments.
1 Peter 3:3: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9
This verse encourages women to dress modestly, without braided hair or gold, contradicting the wearing of ornaments mentioned in Song of Solomon 1:10.
1 Timothy 2:9: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:16-18
This passage predicts the removal of jingling ornaments as a judgment, contrasting the positive imagery of Song of Solomon 1:10.
Isaiah 3:16-18: Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing [as] they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: [wanton...: Heb. deceiving with their eyes] [mincing: or, tripping nicely]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse emphasizes God’s focus on the heart rather than outward appearance, unlike the praise of external adornment in Song of Solomon 1:10.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30
Suggests that favor and beauty are vain, contradicting the value placed on physical adornment in Song of Solomon 1:10.
Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.