Contradiction with Genesis 11:4
This verse shows people attempting to build the Tower of Babel, contradicting Proverbs 21:30 which emphasizes that no wisdom, understanding, or counsel can succeed against the Lord, as they believed they could reach heaven by their own wisdom and understanding.
Genesis 11:4: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:9
This verse states that by strength shall no man prevail, which can be seen as contradicting Proverbs 21:30, which says there is no wisdom or counsel against the Lord, implying complete reliance on God’s wisdom instead of human power.
1 Samuel 2:9: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:15
Here, it is suggested that people are trying to hide their counsel from the Lord and do works in darkness, which contradicts Proverbs 21:30 by implying there’s a possibility of human counsel apart from God’s notice.
Isaiah 29:15: Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us?
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9
This verse indicates the wise are ashamed, and baffled because they have rejected the word of the Lord, demonstrating the futility of human wisdom, which challenges Proverbs 21:30 by highlighting the failure of human wisdom.
Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:11
It describes people whose own strength becomes their god, which stands in contrast to Proverbs 21:30, which asserts that nothing can stand against the wisdom and counsel of the Lord.
Habakkuk 1:11: Then shall [his] mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, [imputing] this his power unto his god.
Contradiction with Romans 1:21-22
Describes people who, while professing to be wise, became fools, which contradicts Proverbs 21:30 by showing a scenario where human wisdom is entirely deficient.
Romans 1:21-22: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
This verse states that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, which contradicts the simplicity in Proverbs 21:30 that no wisdom can stand against God, by underscoring that such wisdom can exist but will be nullified.
1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.