Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
This verse states that the hand of the diligent makes rich, which could contrast with Proverbs 13:23 as it implies that poverty comes from laziness rather than a lack of justice.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that time and chance happen to everyone, implying that effort doesn't always correlate with success, which could contradict the idea in Proverbs 13:23 that hard work will lead to plenty but poverty arises from injustice.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:29
Implies that those who have will get more, and it doesn't necessarily consider the fairness of justice or diligence, which may contrast with Proverbs 13:23 that indicates the poor lack due to injustice.
Matthew 25:29: For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Contradiction with James 2:5
Suggests that God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith, indicating a different view of wealth and poverty, which could contrast with the implication in Proverbs 13:23 about provision being ruined by injustice.
James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Warns against covetousness and the belief that life’s value is in material wealth, which can contradict with Proverbs 13:23 that discusses material results from justice and diligence.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Proverbs 13:23 could arise from the tension between the idea of abundance produced by a hardworking individual and the societal or systemic obstacles that might prevent them from fully benefiting from their labor. This could highlight the inconsistency between individual effort and external circumstances that lead to inequity or injustice.