Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5
While Proverbs 20:5 mentions the depths of counsel within a person, Proverbs 1:5 encourages actively seeking and gaining wisdom from others, suggesting openness rather than concealment.
Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Contradiction with Matthew 12:34
Proverbs 20:5 suggests wisdom is deep and hidden, whereas Matthew 12:34 implies that what is in the heart naturally flows out through speech, indicating less interior concealment.
Matthew 12:34: O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Contradiction with James 1:5
Proverbs 20:5 speaks of drawing out hidden understanding, but James 1:5 advises directly asking God for wisdom, which He gives generously without needing to uncover it from within.
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 John 7:38
Proverbs 20:5 talks of deep waters, as if wisdom is concealed, yet John 7:38 describes a believer having flowing "rivers of living water," implying a natural and continuous outpouring rather than a need to draw it out.
John 7:38: He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
Contradiction with Luke 6:45
Proverbs 20:5 emphasizes drawing counsel out of the depths, while Luke 6:45 suggests that good treasure in the heart naturally results in good being brought forth, without the need for concealed wisdom to be extracted.
Luke 6:45: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.