Contradiction with Matthew 5:22
Proverbs 13:16 values wisdom and cautious words, while Matthew 5:22 warns against speaking in anger, suggesting a contradiction in managing emotions and speech.
Matthew 5:22: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. [Raca: that is, Vain fellow]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Proverbs 13:16 praises prudence and knowledge, but Ecclesiastes 1:18 acknowledges that increased knowledge can lead to sorrow and grief.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Proverbs 13:16 emphasizes wise actions, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:27 suggests God chooses the foolish to shame the wise, highlighting a divine contradiction in valuing worldly wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;