Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5
These verses indicate that the wicked often prosper and are not in trouble, which contradicts the implication in Proverbs 13:21 that evil pursues sinners.
Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
This verse points out the existence of righteous people who suffer despite their righteousness and wicked people who receive rewards, opposing the notion in Proverbs 13:21 that sinners face evil consequences.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Job 21:7-9
Job observes that the wicked often live long, prosperous lives, contrasting with Proverbs 13:21's suggestion that misfortune chases sinners.
Job 21:7-9: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, implying a contradiction to Proverbs 13:21's assertion that evil pursues sinners.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:15
This verse notes that the wicked are built up and escape trials, which contrasts with the view in Proverbs 13:21 that evil pursues sinners.
Malachi 3:15: And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, [they that] tempt God are even delivered. [are set up: Heb. are built]
Paradox #1
Proverbs 13:21 suggests that good things happen to the righteous while trouble comes to sinners. The contradiction here could be that in real life, sometimes good people face hardships while bad people prosper, which seems unfair and inconsistent with the verse.