Contradiction with Proverbs 8:5
Proverbs 25:8 advises against hastily entering disputes, while Proverbs 8:5 encourages seeking understanding, which may involve engaging in disputes.
Proverbs 8:5: O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Contradiction with Proverbs 31:9
This verse promotes speaking out and judging righteously, potentially contradicting the caution against hasty disputes in Proverbs 25:8.
Proverbs 31:9: Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1
States there is a time for every matter, suggesting disputes might sometimes be necessary, contrasting with the admonition in Proverbs 25:8.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with Matthew 18:15
Advises resolving disputes directly, which might necessitate quickly confronting issues, contrary to Proverbs 25:8.
Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Contradiction with Galatians 2:11
Paul openly confronts Peter, which demonstrates handling disputes directly, potentially contradicting the advice of Proverbs 25:8.
Galatians 2:11: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.