Contradiction with Exodus 21:24-25
These verses prescribe the principle of "an eye for an eye," which contradicts the call to show mercy and compassion in Zechariah 7:9.
Exodus 21:24-25: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
Here, Jesus advises against retaliation and instead to turn the other cheek, contrasting with any call for judgment consistent with justice as in Zechariah 7:9.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Psalm 137:8-9
These verses express a desire for vengeance against enemies, which is at odds with the message of mercy and compassion in Zechariah 7:9.
Psalm 137:8-9: O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy [shall he be], that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. [destroyed: Heb. wasted] [rewardeth...: Heb. recompenseth unto thee thy deed which thou didst to us]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
This verse instructs to utterly destroy certain nations without mercy, contradicting the exhortation to show mercy and compassion in Zechariah 7:9.
Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:19-20
Replicates the notion of "eye for eye, tooth for tooth," which is in contrast to the mercy advocated in Zechariah 7:9.
Leviticus 24:19-20: And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;