Contradiction with Proverbs 17:24
While Proverbs 15:14 suggests seeking knowledge, Proverbs 17:24 implies wisdom is already before him that has understanding, requiring no further pursuit.
Proverbs 17:24: Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Proverbs 15:14 values seeking knowledge, but Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that with much wisdom comes grief, opposing the positive pursuit described in Proverbs 15:14.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
Proverbs 15:14 encourages seeking knowledge, while 1 Corinthians 3:19 indicates that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
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 1 Corinthians 8:1
Proverbs 15:14 promotes knowledge, but 1 Corinthians 8:1 states that knowledge puffs up, suggesting a potential negative aspect contradictory to the pursuit in Proverbs 15:14.
1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21
Proverbs 15:14 encourages the pursuit of knowledge, whereas Isaiah 5:21 warns against being wise in one's own eyes, suggesting such a pursuit can lead to pride.
Isaiah 5:21: Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [in their own sight: Heb. before their face]