Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." contrasts with Proverbs 15:25 by emphasizing the reward for humility and meekness instead of the destruction of the proud's establishment.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with James 4:10
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." implies a promise of exaltation for humility, in contrast with Proverbs 15:25 which focuses on the downfall of the proud's home.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:" suggests uplifting the humble rather than emphasizing divine opposition to the proud.
1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Contradiction with Psalm 37:11
"But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." focuses on the future reward for meekness instead of immediate opposition to prideful dwellings as in Proverbs 15:25.
Psalm 37:11: But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
"And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." conveys a principle of reversal for pride and humility, contrasting the direct action in Proverbs 15:25 against the house of the proud.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Proverbs 15:25 might be seen in the way it portrays the idea of divine justice. Some people might see a conflict between the idea of a loving, forgiving God and the depiction of a God who actively opposes those who are prideful. While the notion of humility is widely supported, the harshness toward those who are prideful could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of unconditional love and forgiveness.