Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Proverbs 15:30 speaks of light and good news bringing joy and health, while Ecclesiastes 1:18 states that increase in knowledge brings grief and sorrow, contradicting the notion of uplifting information.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Job 3:26
Proverbs 15:30 highlights joy and cheerfulness, whereas Job 3:26 expresses feelings of unrest and absence of peace, contradicting the idea of continuous cheerfulness.
Job 3:26: I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:17
Proverbs 15:30 emphasizes the benefits of a merry heart and positive news, while Jeremiah 15:17 describes isolation and indignation due to the prophet's message, contradicting the uplifting message.
Jeremiah 15:17: I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.
Contradiction with Lamentations 3:17
Proverbs 15:30 centers on joy and gladness, whereas Lamentations 3:17 speaks of peace being removed, contradicting the notion of sustained happiness and health.
Lamentations 3:17: And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity. [prosperity: Heb. good]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:23
Proverbs 15:30 presents a positive perspective on good news and cheerfulness, while Ecclesiastes 2:23 mentions work bringing sorrow and grief, contradicting the emphasis on joy and health.
Ecclesiastes 2:23: For all his days [are] sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.