Contradiction with Proverbs 28:27
States that giving to the poor leads to blessings, not unanswered cries.
Proverbs 28:27: He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17
States that lending to the poor is like lending to the Lord, who will repay, not cause one to cry out.
Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Encourages giving to those who ask, suggesting generosity leads to positive outcomes, not unanswered cries.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Luke 6:38
Suggests that giving generously results in receiving bountifully, contradicting the negative outcome in Proverbs 21:13.
Luke 6:38: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Contradiction with James 2:15-16
Emphasizes the importance of helping the needy, implying that doing so would bring blessings, not inability to be heard.
James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Verse "Proverbs 21:13" might come from the broader context of how individuals are treated regarding wealth and poverty. The verse suggests that ignoring the cries of the poor leads to consequences for oneself, which may seem contradictory to some interpretations of other scriptures that emphasize unconditional forgiveness or the impartial distribution of grace and blessings regardless of one's actions. So the conflict could lie in the perceived conditionality of moral justice versus unconditional moral principles.