Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6
Contradicts because Proverbs 22:20 implies premeditated wisdom, while Proverbs 2:6 attributes wisdom as solely coming from God.
Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
Contradicts by showing God destroys human wisdom, hinting at its unreliability compared to God's wisdom.
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.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Contradicts by suggesting that increased wisdom can lead to increased sorrow, opposing the idea of it being inherently beneficial.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9
Contradicts as it describes wise men being dismayed and confounded, indicating 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 Matthew 11:25
Contradicts as it states that God has hidden wisdom from the wise, suggesting that human understanding isn't always enlightened.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
Contradicts by showing that God will make the wisdom of wise men perish, questioning its ultimate value.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
Contradicts by declaring the wisdom of this world as foolishness with God, contrasting with the positive perspective in Proverbs.
1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.