Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
While Proverbs 19:26 depicts a negative outcome of mistreating parents, Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring one's parents as a commendable act with blessings.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:2-3
Proverbs 19:26 warns about disgrace upon one who harms parents, whereas Ephesians 6:2-3 emphasizes the promise of well-being for respecting parents.
Ephesians 6:2-3: Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
Contradiction with Colossians 3:20
Proverbs 19:26 highlights the wrongdoing of children against parents, contrasting with Colossians 3:20, which calls for obedience to parents as pleasing.
Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:22
This verse encourages listening to one's father, presenting a positive action, unlike Proverbs 19:26 which shows the negative consequences of mistreatment.
Proverbs 23:22: Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:16
Deuteronomy 5:16 prescribes honor towards parents as a duty with rewards, in contrast to the dishonor described in Proverbs 19:26.
Deuteronomy 5:16: Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Paradox #1
This verse talks about the wrongdoing of disrespecting or mistreating parents. The contradiction or conflict might arise when considering other biblical teachings that emphasize forgiveness and love, even towards those who wrong us. If parents were abusive or neglectful, one might question how to balance the command to honor them with the need to address or heal from harm. This could lead to conflicting feelings about respect, justice, and forgiveness.