Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22
Explains that finding a wife is a good thing and brings favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
States that it is not good for man to be alone, implying companionship is better than being in the wilderness alone.
Genesis 2:18: And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. [meet...: Heb. as before him]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:9
Advises to enjoy life with the wife whom you love, suggesting a positive view of marriage.
Ecclesiastes 9:9: Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that [is] thy portion in [this] life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. [Live...: Heb. See, or, Enjoy life]
Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10-12
Describes a virtuous woman as being far more valuable than rubies, contradicting the negative portrayal of living with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 31:10-12: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:3-4
Encourages mutual respect and affection in marriage, opposing the idea of marriage being undesirable.
1 Corinthians 7:3-4: Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 21:19 mentions preferring to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and fretful woman. The contradiction or inconsistency might lie in promoting peace and harmony in relationships while seemingly encouraging avoidance rather than addressing conflicts directly. It may perpetuate a stereotype rather than encouraging understanding or resolution.