Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
Proverbs 18:1 suggests isolation, but Genesis 2:18 emphasizes the importance of companionship by stating it is not good for man to be alone.
Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. [meet...: Heb. as before him]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
While Proverbs 18:1 highlights separation, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 commends togetherness and mutual support.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Contradiction with Matthew 18:20
Proverbs 18:1 implies solitude, whereas Matthew 18:20 values gathering with others, promising Christ’s presence.
Matthew 18:20: For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:24-25
Proverbs 18:1 can suggest withdrawal, yet Hebrews 10:24-25 urges believers not to forsake assembling together.
Hebrews 10:24-25: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Proverbs 18:1 focuses on isolation, but 1 Thessalonians 5:11 encourages encouraging and building up one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. [comfort: or, exhort]