Contradiction with Proverbs 7:21
While Judges 16:18 shows Delilah persuading Samson with words, this verse suggests that persuasion often leads individuals away from wisdom, contrary to Samson revealing his secret.
Proverbs 7:21: With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:15
Judges 16:18 portrays Samson as naive in trusting Delilah, whereas this verse advises against being gullible, highlighting the contradiction in Samson's trust.
Proverbs 14:15: The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Judges 16:18 involves Samson revealing secrets to Delilah, whereas this verse advises against being wise in one’s own eyes, suggesting Samson should have heeded caution instead.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21
Samson's decision in Judges 16:18 shows a lack of wisdom but this verse argues against being wise in one's own eyes, implying Samson acted wrongly.
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]
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:6
In Judges 16:18, Delilah manipulates Samson, opposite to this verse, which warns against being led by those with deceitful intentions.
2 Timothy 3:6: For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,
Contradiction with Matthew 10:16
Judges 16:18 shows Samson being naive with Delilah, whereas this verse advises believers to be shrewd and wary.
Matthew 10:16: Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. [harmless: or, simple]
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13
In contrast to Judges 16:18, where secrets are revealed, this verse values keeping secrets, indicating discretion should have been exercised.
Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:9
Judges 16:18 involves a secret being disclosed, whereas this verse advises resolving issues privately without divulging secrets.
Proverbs 25:9: Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: [a secret...: or, the secret of]
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:23
While Judges 16:18 illustrates Samson revealing his heart’s secret, this verse emphasizes guarding one’s heart, suggesting a contradiction in Samson's actions.
Proverbs 4:23: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life. [with...: Heb. above all keeping]
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:14
Judges 16:18 shows Samson speaking foolishly to Delilah, whereas this verse praises wise men for storing up knowledge, suggesting Samson should have been more prudent.
Proverbs 10:14: Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.