Contradiction with Proverbs 29:1
Proverbs 29:1 speaks about the sudden and irrevocable destruction that befalls someone who is repeatedly stubborn, conflicting with the idea of gentle persuasion in Proverbs 25:15.
Proverbs 29:1: He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. [He...: Heb. A man of reproofs]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11
Ecclesiastes 8:11 says because judgment against evil work is not executed speedily, people are set on doing evil, which contradicts the patience and gentle persuasion recommended in Proverbs 25:15.
Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
Matthew 7:6 talks about not giving what is holy to the unworthy, contrasting with the patience and gentle speech approach recommended in Proverbs 25:15.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Matthew 21:12-13
Jesus' actions in the temple, driving out the money changers with force, contrast the gentle approach of persuasion highlighted in Proverbs 25:15.
Matthew 21:12-13: And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,
Contradiction with John 2:15-16
Jesus' forceful clearing of the temple challenges the approach of calm speech and patience advocated in Proverbs 25:15.
John 2:15-16: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
Paradox #1
Proverbs 25:15 speaks about the power of patience and gentle speech. A potential contradiction could arise when considering situations where patience and gentle speech might not address urgent injustices or harmful behaviors. While these qualities are virtuous, there are circumstances where more direct or forceful actions could be necessary to achieve justice or protect others, creating a tension between the ideals of patience and the need for immediate action.