Contradiction with Proverbs 15:20
A wise son maketh a glad father: it suggests a son can bring joy, not grief, contradicting the notion in Proverbs 17:25 that a foolish son brings only grief.
Proverbs 15:20: A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:1
A wise son maketh a glad father, emphasizing the potential for a son to bring happiness, contradicting the depiction of a consistently foolish, grief-bringing child in Proverbs 17:25.
Proverbs 10:1: The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 17:25 highlights the sorrow a foolish child brings to their parents. The potential contradiction might be in the broader understanding of family and forgiveness, as other parts of the Bible emphasize unconditional love and patience. This verse could seem in tension with the idea of always showing kindness and understanding to one's children, regardless of their behavior.