Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Proverbs 24:15 advises against laying wait for the righteous, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies, suggesting no harm or malice towards others.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Proverbs 24:15 advises against harming the dwelling of the righteous, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs to not take vengeance but leave it to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5
Proverbs 24:15 suggests avoidance of hostility, while Exodus 23:4-5 encourages helping even your enemy's animal in distress, showing kindness or fairness even towards adversaries.
Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Proverbs 24:15 implies not planning ill, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:15 promotes seeking good for everyone, not repaying evil with evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18
Proverbs 24:15 implies the caution against planning harm, while Leviticus 19:18 directly commands to not take revenge or bear grudges, emphasizing love for neighbors.
Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.