Contradiction with Proverbs 19:11
This verse suggests that discretion and patience lead to deferring anger, which brings glory, contrasting with Proverbs 14:17's idea of a quick-tempered man acting foolishly.
Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
Advises to "Be ye angry, and sin not," acknowledging anger but warning against sinful actions, which is different from the rash and foolish anger described in Proverbs 14:17.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with James 1:19
Encourages being "slow to anger," contrasting with the quickness of temper mentioned in Proverbs 14:17.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9
Advises against being quick in spirit to become angry, which contrasts with the hasty temper leading to foolish actions in Proverbs 14:17.
Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:8
Urges believers to put off anger and wrath, suggesting a contrasting approach to handling anger compared to the impulsive anger described in Proverbs 14:17.
Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in that verse could be the idea of promoting patience and calmness, which might conflict with some situations where immediate and strong reactions are considered necessary or just. In real life, always being patient may not be seen as practical or fair in every situation.