Contradiction with Proverbs 17:17
This verse emphasizes constant friendship and support through love, which contrasts with avoiding those given to anger as advised in Proverbs 22:25.
Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
This verse directs us to be angry but without sin, showing a more complex view of anger compared to the straightforward warning against associating with an angry person in Proverbs 22:25.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with James 1:19-20
Advises to be swift to hear and slow to anger, suggesting that anger can be managed, which contradicts the caution of Proverbs 22:25 to avoid an angry person altogether.
James 1:19-20: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Galatians 6:1
Encourages restoring someone in a spirit of meekness if they are overtaken in a fault, which can include anger, showing a redemptive approach that contrasts with avoiding angry people in Proverbs 22:25.
Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
Contradiction with Matthew 18:15
Advises addressing transgressions directly and constructively with the person involved, contrasting with the avoidance of problematic individuals suggested in Proverbs 22:25.
Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.