Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:33
This verse warns against being deceived and suggests that evil communications corrupt good manners, whereas Proverbs 12:26 emphasizes the need for the righteous to choose their friends carefully, suggesting that wise choice, not mere association, is key.
1 Corinthians 15:33: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Contradiction with Matthew 9:10-12
Jesus dines with tax collectors and sinners, indicating that interaction with the unrighteous for a good purpose is valuable, contrary to the idea of Proverbs 12:26, where the focus is on the righteous guiding their companions.
Matthew 9:10-12: And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse cautions that friendship with the world is enmity with God, presenting a more absolute stance on relationships, whereas Proverbs 12:26 speaks of guidance in friendships for the righteous.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Luke 5:30-32
Similar to the Matthew account, Jesus associates with sinners to bring them to repentance, contrasting with the selective guidance encouraged in Proverbs 12:26.
Luke 5:30-32: But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 6:14
Advises not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, presenting a more rigid boundary than the guiding influence suggested in Proverbs 12:26.
2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?