Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse teaches to love and bless enemies, contradicting Proverbs 26:24, which talks about hatred and deception being concealed by enemies.
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 Luke 6:28
This verse instructs to bless those who curse you, contrasting with the deceptive nature mentioned in Proverbs 26:24.
Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12
This verse states love covers all sins, whereas Proverbs 26:24 talks about hatred being camouflaged by pleasant words.
Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
This verse mentions that perfect love casts out fear, opposing the notion of deceitful hatred in Proverbs 26:24.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
This verse advises to overcome evil with good, contrasting with the hidden malice described in Proverbs 26:24.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Proverbs 26:24 could arise if one interprets it as discouraging trust in others entirely, which may conflict with ideals of forgiveness and giving people the benefit of the doubt. This tension might arise from the challenge of balancing caution with compassion.