Contradiction with Proverbs 9:8
This verse suggests not to reprove a scorner, whereas Proverbs 19:25 implies that smiting a scorner can benefit the simple.
Proverbs 9:8: Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse advocates for turning the other cheek instead of smiting, contrasting with the call to smite a scorner in Proverbs 19:25.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
This verse advises loving your enemies, which contradicts the action of smiting a scorner in Proverbs 19:25.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with James 1:19-20
This passage promotes being slow to anger and says the anger of man does not achieve God's righteousness, contrasting the proactive discipline in Proverbs 19:25.
James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises against taking vengeance, contradicting the idea of smiting a scorner in Proverbs 19:25.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 19:25 suggests that punishing or correcting some people will benefit or teach others a lesson. The contradiction could arise from the idea that punishment or harsh correction is necessary or effective for teaching, which might conflict with the belief that understanding and compassion are more effective and ethical ways to guide and educate people.