Contradiction with Zechariah 1:4
While Zephaniah 3:2 describes a refusal to hear correction, Zechariah 1:4 encourages the people to turn from their evil ways and heed the warnings.
Zechariah 1:4: Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and [from] your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 1:23
Zephaniah 3:2 talks about not accepting correction, but Proverbs 1:23 offers a promise of wisdom and blessing if one turns at reproof.
Proverbs 1:23: Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:19
Zephaniah 3:2 details disobedience, whereas Isaiah 1:19 highlights the blessings of willing obedience.
Isaiah 1:19: If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:23
Zephaniah 3:2 mentions not obeying God's voice, yet Jeremiah 7:23 emphasizes the importance of obeying God to be well with them.
Jeremiah 7:23: But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
Zephaniah 3:2 reveals resistance, while Ezekiel 18:21 shows the opportunity for life if the wicked turn from sin and keep God's statutes.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:15
Zephaniah 3:2 reflects disobedience, contrasting with Deuteronomy 28:15, which warns of curses for not obeying God’s commandments.
Deuteronomy 28:15: But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:
Contradiction with James 4:7
Zephaniah 3:2 illustrates defiance, opposite to James 4:7, which advises submission to God to resist the devil effectively.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.