Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24
This verse implies that enjoying life, eating, and drinking is from the hand of God, which contrasts with Proverbs 21:17 that warns against loving pleasure.
Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17
This verse indicates that God gives us richly all things to enjoy, conflicting with the admonition against loving pleasure in Proverbs 21:17.
1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]
Contradiction with Psalm 104:15
This verse speaks positively of wine that gladdens the heart, which contradicts the warning in Proverbs 21:17 about hedonism.
Psalm 104:15: And wine [that] maketh glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make [his] face to shine, and bread [which] strengtheneth man's heart. [oil...: Heb. to make his face shine with oil, or, more than oil]
Contradiction with Luke 15:23-24
This passage describes a celebration with eating and drinking to rejoice the return of the prodigal son, contrasting with the caution against loving pleasure in Proverbs 21:17.
Luke 15:23-24: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill [it]; and let us eat, and be merry:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
Here, enjoying life and the fruits of one's labor is portrayed as a gift from God, contradicting the counsel against pleasure in Proverbs 21:17.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13: I know that [there is] no good in them, but for [a man] to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
Paradox #1
A possible contradiction with Proverbs 21:17 could be the Bible's teaching on enjoying life and celebrating with food and wine. While Proverbs 21:17 warns about indulging in pleasure, other parts of the Bible, like Ecclesiastes 9:7, encourage enjoying food and drink as a part of life. This could seem inconsistent as the messages about enjoying life and the risks of pleasure might appear to clash.
Paradox #2
Proverbs 21:17 suggests that loving pleasure and luxury too much can lead to poverty. The potential contradiction could be that other parts of the Bible celebrate joy and enjoying God's gifts, which might seem at odds with the idea of avoiding pleasure. Balancing enjoying life while not becoming greedy or indulgent might seem inconsistent.