Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12
This verse highlights how someone who is wise in their own eyes has less hope than a fool, contradicting the concept of wise humility in James 3:13.
Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1
This verse suggests that knowledge can lead to pride rather than wisdom, contradicting the call for meek wisdom in James 3:13.
1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse claims that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, contradicting the beneficial depiction of wisdom in James 3:13.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
This verse warns against being wise in one's own eyes, suggesting a potential contradiction when one might assume they are wise, in contrast to the understanding of wisdom in James 3:13.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21
This verse points out a woe to those who consider themselves wise, which can be seen as a contradiction to the humble practice of wisdom in James 3:13.
Isaiah 5:21: Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [in their own sight: Heb. before their face]