Contradiction with Proverbs 27:5
Open rebuke is better than secret love. (This suggests that openly addressing disputes can be better than avoiding them, unlike Proverbs 20:3 which values avoiding strife.)
Proverbs 27:5: Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak. (This implies there are appropriate times to engage in conflict, contrasting Proverbs 20:3’s guidance to avoid strife.)
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with Galatians 2:11
But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. (Paul’s direct confrontation with Peter is seen as righteous, unlike Proverbs 20:3 which values peace.)
Galatians 2:11: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
Contradiction with Matthew 18:15
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone. (Jesus promotes confrontation to resolve issues, which seems contrary to avoiding strife as suggested in Proverbs 20:3.)
Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Contradiction with Luke 17:3
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. (This advocates addressing wrongful actions directly, contradicting the advice in Proverbs 20:3 to avoid strife.)
Luke 17:3: Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this verse could arise from its emphasis on avoiding strife, which might conflict with the need to stand up against wrongdoing or injustice. While promoting peace is valuable, it could be seen as encouraging passivity in situations where action is needed to address harmful behavior or defend one's beliefs. This creates a tension between maintaining harmony and pursuing justice.