Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12
This verse contradicts with Proverbs 13:14 by suggesting that there is a way that seems right to a person, but in the end it leads to death, whereas Proverbs 13:14 offers guidance leading away from death.
Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:13
This verse highlights the ease of taking a path leading to destruction, contradicting the life-preserving guidance of Proverbs 13:14.
Matthew 7:13: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
This verse mentions the wisdom of this world as foolishness with God, possibly contradicting the idea in Proverbs 13:14 that the law of the wise is a fundamental source of life.
1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
It emphasizes that the wages of sin is death, presenting a different perspective on the nature of life and death compared to Proverbs 13:14.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23
This verse suggests that humans cannot direct their own steps, which can contradict Proverbs 13:14's implication of wise guidance leading to life.
Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse suggests that increased wisdom brings sorrow, which contradicts the life-giving image of the law of the wise in Proverbs 13:14.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.