Contradiction with Proverbs 17:9
Contradicts Proverbs 21:10 by emphasizing love and forgiveness instead of despising others.
Proverbs 17:9: He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. [seeketh: or, procureth]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Proverbs 21:10 by teaching to love and pray for enemies, contrasting the wicked man's lack of compassion.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with 1 John 4:7-8
Contradicts Proverbs 21:10 by highlighting the importance of love, which the wicked man lacks.
1 John 4:7-8: Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. [is born: Gr. has been born]
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Contradicts Proverbs 21:10 by instructing to overcome evil with good, opposed to the wicked man's evil desires.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Contradicts Proverbs 21:10 by describing love as patient and kind, qualities absent in a wicked man's desires.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
Contradicts Proverbs 21:10 by teaching to love enemies and do good, opposite to the wicked man's traits.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
Paradox #1
This verse talks about a person with an evil nature not desiring good for others. A possible contradiction is that while many teachings in religious texts advocate for compassion and love, this verse acknowledges that some individuals inherently lack empathy or goodness. This could seem at odds with the belief that everyone has the potential for redemption or positive change.