Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
This verse suggests that the blessing of the Lord brings wealth without sorrow, contradicting Ecclesiastes 5:13, which speaks of riches being kept to the owner's hurt.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
This passage advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, contradicting the negative view of keeping riches in Ecclesiastes 5:13.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
This verse encourages those who are rich not to trust in riches but in God, who provides richly for enjoyment, contrasting with the view in Ecclesiastes 5:13 of riches harming their owner.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:24
This verse speaks of being generous and having more, which contradicts Ecclesiastes 5:13 by suggesting that not hoarding wealth leads to abundance rather than harm.
Proverbs 11:24: There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 5:13 talks about the trouble that can come from hoarding wealth to the owner's harm. The potential contradiction here is the tension between this warning and other biblical teachings that value hard work, prosperity, and the wise stewardship of resources. While some parts of the Bible encourage accumulating wealth as a sign of blessing, this verse suggests that wealth can also lead to harm, creating a possible conflict between enjoying wealth and being wary of its dangers.