Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28
This verse suggests that even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, contradicting the claim that a vain man would be wise just by birth.
Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12
This verse asserts that there is more hope for a fool than for a man who is wise in his own eyes, opposing the notion that wisdom can exist with foolishness.
Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:3
This verse highlights that a fool’s lack of understanding is obvious, contradistinctive to suggesting a fool could be wise.
Ecclesiastes 10:3: Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool. [his...: Heb. his heart]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
Proclaims that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, contrasting the idea of inherent human wisdom from foolishness.
1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be that the verse might imply that wisdom or understanding is unattainable for certain people, which conflicts with the idea that all individuals have the capacity for growth and learning. This view could seem unfair or dismissive of human potential for change and understanding.