Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14
While Proverbs 19:23 suggests that the fear of the Lord leads to life and satisfaction, Ecclesiastes 8:14 speaks of the righteous receiving what the wicked deserve, therefore indicating that the outcome of a life fearing God may not always align with expectation.
Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
Proverbs 19:23 describes the safety and contentment in the fear of the Lord; however, Job 21:7 questions why the wicked live, grow old, and become mighty in power, implying that fear of the Lord doesn't always correlate with life and safety.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-14
This passage discusses how the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer, which contradicts the notion in Proverbs 19:23 where fearing the Lord supposedly ensures a fulfilled and secure life.
Psalm 73:3-14: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1
Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, which seems to challenge the promise in Proverbs 19:23 that those who fear the Lord shall abide satisfied and not be visited with evil.
Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction might arise from the idea that fearing the Lord leads to a life with no trouble. Some could see a conflict in the fact that people who are devout or righteous still encounter difficulties and suffering, suggesting that the promise of a trouble-free life feels inconsistent with real-world experiences.