Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
It suggests God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, which contrasts with Proverbs 1:5 advocating for increasing learning and wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
It states that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, conflicting with Proverbs 1:5's positive view of increasing wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
It declares that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, contradicting Proverbs 1:5's encouragement to attain and increase wisdom.
1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
It mentions the wisdom of the wise will perish, which challenges the notion in Proverbs 1:5 to enhance understanding.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]