Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19
Zechariah 10:7 speaks of joy as strength, while Ecclesiastes 10:19 suggests joy comes from feasting and wine, focusing more on physical pleasures.
Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]
Contradiction with Isaiah 24:11
While Zechariah 10:7 emphasizes gladness and strengthened hearts, Isaiah 24:11 depicts a lack of joy with crying in the streets.
Isaiah 24:11: [There is] a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:15
Zechariah 10:7 mentions gladness and joy, but Lamentations 5:15 speaks of joy leaving the heart, emphasizing sorrow.
Lamentations 5:15: The joy of our heart is ceased; our dance is turned into mourning.
Contradiction with Isaiah 22:13
In contrast to the positive portrayal of joy in Zechariah 10:7, Isaiah 22:13 highlights joy as part of heedless merrymaking while ignoring serious matters.
Isaiah 22:13: And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.