Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29
This verse states that someone who is slow to wrath is great in understanding, which aligns with Proverbs 16:32, rather than contradicts it.
Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]
Contradiction with James 1:19
This verse advises being slow to anger, similar to Proverbs 16:32, rather than contradicting it.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
Advises against sinning in anger, which indirectly supports being slow to anger akin to Proverbs 16:32, rather than contradicting it.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing the idea of patience and controlling anger in Proverbs 16:32 with other biblical stories or verses where figures act impulsively or with divine wrath. Some people might see a conflict between promoting patience and instances where righteous anger or immediate action is shown by biblical figures or by God. This could lead to questions about when it is appropriate to be patient versus when it is justified to act swiftly or forcefully.