Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse says to ask, seek, and knock, and it will be given, found, and opened, suggesting a response to those who seek, contrary to Proverbs 1:24 where calls and outreaches are ignored.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse encourages asking God for wisdom, promising that it will be given liberally, which contradicts the rejection implied in Proverbs 1:24.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3
God promises to answer and show great and mighty things to those who call, contradicting the lack of response in Proverbs 1:24.
Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]
Contradiction with Psalm 91:15
This verse states that God will be with those who call in trouble, opposite to God not responding in Proverbs 1:24.
Psalm 91:15: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Contradiction with 1 John 5:14-15
These verses assure that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us, conflicting with the ignored calls mentioned in Proverbs 1:24.
1 John 5:14-15: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [in: or, concerning]
Paradox #1
Proverbs 1:24 discusses God's response to those who ignore wisdom. The conflict might arise in how this is perceived alongside the concept of God's unconditional love and willingness to forgive. Some might see a contradiction between God allowing consequences for ignorance and the idea of perpetual grace and forgiveness. This could lead to questions about the consistency of God’s nature in being both just and merciful.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in Proverbs 1:24 could be seen in the idea of offering help or wisdom, yet then showing displeasure or refusing further guidance when it is rejected. It might seem inconsistent because the expectation is to continue offering help regardless of how it is initially received, promoting forgiveness and persistence rather than withholding help when it is initially ignored.