Contradiction with Proverbs 23:20-21
These verses caution against drunkenness and gluttony, but do not suggest that eyes will see strange things or heart utter perverse things as Proverbs 23:33 does.
Proverbs 23:20-21: Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: [of flesh: Heb. of their flesh]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:23
This verse advises using a little wine for the stomach, suggesting a beneficial use, in contrast to the negative effects of alcohol described in Proverbs 23:33.
1 Timothy 5:23: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Contradiction with John 2:1-11
The story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana implies a positive view of wine, conflicting with the negative implications of seeing strange things in Proverbs 23:33.
John 2:1-11: And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
Contradiction with Psalms 104:14-15
Describes wine as something that gladdens the heart, which contradicts the troubling effects of alcohol described in Proverbs 23:33.
Psalms 104:14-15: He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or conflict in Proverbs 23:33 could arise from the tension between the advice given about avoiding certain behaviors, and the broader biblical themes of forgiveness and redemption. While the verse warns about negative consequences, it may seem inconsistent with messages of understanding human weakness and offering grace. However, since the verse doesn't explicitly address forgiveness, the conflict is more about the interpretation and application within the larger biblical context.