Possible Clues:

• Contrary to what's accepted for each section of the Bible
• Contrary to what's considered right, proper or good
• Deliberately difficult for every rhyme
• Preserve disorder, being obstinate
• Difficult bit of the Bible for each to start with
• 'Unreasonable, awkward (8)'
• Contrary through poetry
• Obstinately wrong-headed
• Difficult way for a poet to make a living
• 'Wayward, peevish (8)'