Contradiction with James 1:27
This verse encourages keeping oneself unspotted from the world, contrasting with Proverbs 23:28 which describes behaviors leading to moral corruption.
James 1:27: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep himself unspotted from the world.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:18
Advises to flee from fornication, contradicting Proverbs 23:28 that warns about individuals engaging in it.
1 Corinthians 6:18: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10
Describes the virtues of a virtuous woman, opposite to the depiction in Proverbs 23:28.
Proverbs 31:10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
Calls for sanctification and avoiding lustful behavior, which contradicts the conduct described in Proverbs 23:28.
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5: For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
Paradox #1
This verse warns against a certain behavior and its consequences, but some might see a contradiction if they feel it judges or stigmatizes based on assumptions rather than understanding context or individual circumstances. It could be seen as inconsistent with themes of forgiveness or compassion found elsewhere.