Contradiction with Proverbs 18:22
This verse suggests that finding a wife is a good and favorable thing, seemingly in contradiction to the negative implication in Proverbs 21:9 about dwelling with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 18:22: [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:25
This verse instructs husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church, which contrasts with avoiding or criticizing a contentious wife as implied in Proverbs 21:9.
Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:14
This verse indicates that a prudent wife is from the Lord, opposing the negative portrayal of a wife in Proverbs 21:9.
Proverbs 19:14: House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:18
This verse explains that it is not good for man to be alone and that God made a helper suitable for him, contradicting the idea that being alone (in a corner of the housetop) may be preferable as in Proverbs 21:9.
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 1 Corinthians 7:3-4
These verses emphasize mutual love and respect within marriage, conflicting with the negative view of living with a contentious wife seen in Proverbs 21:9.
1 Corinthians 7:3-4: Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
Paradox #1
The verse might raise questions about its portrayal of relationships, particularly the depiction of a contentious wife. It could be seen as inconsistent with other biblical teachings about love, mutual respect, and harmony within marriage. The verse might be perceived as lacking balance since it focuses on only one side of potential marital conflict, potentially leading to misunderstandings about the roles and responsibilities in a marriage according to the Bible.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse may arise from its portrayal of relationships, particularly the depiction of a contentious or quarrelsome partner. It could be seen as unfairly negative or stereotypical in its portrayal, potentially leading to an imbalance in understanding mutual respect and patience within relationships. This perspective might be at odds with broader teachings of love, kindness, and understanding emphasized elsewhere.