Contradiction with Proverbs 10:20
This verse highlights the value of a righteous person's words, indicating they are more valuable than riches, which shifts focus from material wealth to spiritual richness contrary to Proverbs 20:15.
Proverbs 10:20: The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12
Here, wisdom is portrayed as a defense and its value is likened to money, contradicting Proverbs 20:15 by suggesting wisdom and money have comparable importance.
Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]
Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse encourages freely asking God for wisdom, implying its accessibility, which contrasts with Proverbs 20:15's notion of wisdom's superior, rare value over wealth.
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 Matthew 6:19-20
These verses emphasize storing treasures in heaven rather than earthly wealth, directly opposing Proverbs 20:15's comparison of wisdom and material wealth.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20
The verse questions earthly wisdom, suggesting it is insignificant compared to divine wisdom, contrasting with Proverbs 20:15's high regard for wisdom over material riches.
1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?