Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13
Ecclesiastes 6:8 questions the advantage of wisdom over folly, while Proverbs 3:13 exalts the happiness and value of finding wisdom.
Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]
Contradiction with James 1:5
Ecclesiastes 6:8 appears skeptical about the benefit of wisdom, whereas James 1:5 encourages asking God for wisdom, indicating it's valuable and beneficial.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7
Ecclesiastes 6:8 questions the worth of wisdom, but Proverbs 4:7 advises getting wisdom and understanding as the principal thing in life.
Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Contradiction with Colossians 2:3
Ecclesiastes 6:8 questions wisdom's advantage, while Colossians 2:3 claims all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ.
Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25
Ecclesiastes 6:8 doubts wisdom's benefit, but 1 Corinthians 1:25 states that God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, implying its value.
1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:11
Ecclesiastes 6:8 casts doubt on wisdom's superiority, while Proverbs 8:11 declares wisdom is better than rubies and incomparable to anything desirable.
Proverbs 8:11: For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:13
Ecclesiastes 6:8 questions wisdom's advantage, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 2:13, which acknowledges wisdom's superiority over folly.
Ecclesiastes 2:13: Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. [that...: Heb. that there is an excellency in wisdom more than in folly, etc]
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 6:8 could be seen as introducing a potential conflict with other biblical teachings that emphasize the value of wisdom and knowledge. This verse questions the advantage of being wise over being a fool, which may seem inconsistent with passages like Proverbs, where wisdom is highly valued and praised. In some parts of the Bible, wisdom is seen as a key virtue, while Ecclesiastes often reflects on the limitations and seeming futility of wisdom and human endeavors. This contrast might be seen as a contradiction in how wisdom is regarded across different books of the Bible.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise if someone interprets this scripture as questioning the value of wisdom over foolishness. If other parts of the Bible emphasize the importance of gaining wisdom, then this verse might seem to downplay wisdom, creating a conflict. However, without differing interpretations leading to these kinds of discussions, there's not an explicit contradiction here.