Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
This verse encourages letting your good deeds be seen by others, which contrasts with Proverbs 12:23's advice to conceal knowledge.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
This verse suggests allowing others to praise you, implying openness about your qualities, as opposed to concealing knowledge.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Contradiction with James 3:13
Encourages showing wisdom through good conduct and works, rather than hiding one's understanding.
James 3:13: Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:15
Advises believers to always be ready to give an answer for their faith, indicating openness rather than concealing knowledge.
1 Peter 3:15: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: [fear: or, reverence]
Contradiction with Philippians 4:9
Paul encourages practicing and sharing what has been learned and received, which contrasts with the idea of concealing knowledge.
Philippians 4:9: Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in this verse could be that it encourages secrecy or hiding knowledge, which might seem to conflict with values of honesty and openness. Keeping knowledge to oneself can be seen as wise in one context but might contradict the idea of sharing wisdom for the greater good.