Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20
This verse warns against calling evil good and good evil, contradicting Proverbs 24:24 which implies that blessing the wicked could be acceptable.
Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]
Contradiction with Romans 1:32
It condemns those who give approval to those who do wicked things, contrasting with Proverbs 24:24's notion of blessing the wicked.
Romans 1:32: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. [have...: or, consent with]
Contradiction with Exodus 23:7
This verse advises to keep far from false charge and not acquit the innocent and righteous, conflicting with acquitting the wicked as mentioned in Proverbs 24:24.
Exodus 23:7: Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Proverbs 24:24 could arise in situations where justice and fairness are emphasized throughout other parts of the Bible. This verse suggests that it is wrong to show favoritism to the wicked and declares that it is wrong to declare the guilty as innocent. If there are parts of the Bible where forgiveness or mercy might seem to overshadow justice, this could appear inconsistent. However, most interpretations reconcile these ideas by differentiating between personal forgiveness and legal or divine justice.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in that verse could be seen as the tension between the demand for kindness and fairness versus the pressure to be truthful. It raises the issue of how to balance mercy with honesty, as showing undue favor or leniency may lead to unjust outcomes.