Contradiction with Proverbs 10:24
Proverbs 1:32 suggests that turning away leads to destruction, while Proverbs 10:24 indicates the opposite, promising good outcomes for the righteous.
Proverbs 10:24: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
Proverbs 1:32 states that the prosperity of fools will destroy them, whereas Proverbs 13:21 suggests prosperity can follow those who are righteous.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:23
Proverbs 1:32 implies that waywardness leads to demise, yet Psalm 37:23 states that the steps of a good man are ordered and upheld.
Psalm 37:23: The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. [ordered: or, established]
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:10
Proverbs 1:32 declares folly leads to ruin, contradicting Isaiah 3:10, which ensures that the righteous will reap the fruit of their actions.
Isaiah 3:10: Say ye to the righteous, that [it shall be] well [with him]: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
Proverbs 1:32 infers self-destruction through complacency, while Proverbs 11:21 denotes the offspring of the righteous shall be delivered rather than destroyed.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Proverbs 1:32 could be the idea that prosperity leads to destruction for the simple. While some might see prosperity as a reward for good behavior, this verse suggests that it can lead to negative outcomes, which seems inconsistent with the general notion of prosperity as beneficial.