Contradiction with James 1:19
This verse advises to be slow to wrath, suggesting a contrast with the idea that pride alone brings contention.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Encourages doing nothing through strife or vainglory, focusing on humility instead of pride leading to contention.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:2-3
Promotes lowliness, meekness, and longsuffering, urging unity and peace, countering the notion of pride-induced contention.
Ephesians 4:2-3: With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Paradox #1
Some people might find a contradiction in Proverbs 13:10 if they believe that being proud is important for self-confidence, but the verse suggests pride leads to conflict. They might feel conflicted between valuing self-assurance and avoiding the problems that pride can cause.