Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Proverbs 10:14 values wisdom by stating wise men lay up knowledge, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increasing knowledge brings sorrow, creating a contradiction about the value of accumulating knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
Proverbs 10:14 praises wisdom, while 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 suggests that worldly wisdom is foolishness with God, contradicting the notion that all knowledge is beneficial.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:15
Proverbs 18:15 encourages seeking knowledge, which aligns with Proverbs 10:14, but highlights the inconsistency of how the pursuit of knowledge is sometimes portrayed negatively in the Bible.
Proverbs 18:15: The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:7
Proverbs 10:14 praises knowledge accumulation, whereas 2 Timothy 3:7 speaks of people who are "ever learning" but unable to come to the truth, suggesting a futility in seeking knowledge.
2 Timothy 3:7: Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Proverbs 10:14 could be that it values wisdom and knowledge but does not clearly address how these are used. A person might gain knowledge but still act unethically. So, while the verse promotes acquiring wisdom, it does not ensure that this wisdom will lead to moral actions.