Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Proverbs 1:7 states that fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that with much wisdom comes grief, implying that seeking knowledge can lead to sorrow, not fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
Proverbs 1:7 emphasizes the value of wisdom and knowledge, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:27 suggests that God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, indicating that divine value may lie in what is deemed foolish by worldly standards.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
Proverbs 1:7 commends the pursuit of knowledge beginning with fearing the Lord, but 1 Corinthians 3:19 states that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, potentially undermining the pursuit of worldly 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 Ecclesiastes 7:16
Proverbs 1:7 advocates for the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge through the fear of the Lord, while Ecclesiastes 7:16 warns against being overly righteous or wise, which can lead to self-destruction.
Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Proverbs 1:7 suggests wisdom begins with fearing the Lord, but Matthew 11:25 records Jesus thanking the Father for hiding things from the wise and revealing them to babes, implying a preference for simplicity over traditional wisdom.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in that verse might be the idea that fear of a higher power is necessary for wisdom. Some people might find it inconsistent with the belief that wisdom can be acquired through love, understanding, and compassion rather than fear.