Contradiction with Proverbs 18:24
This verse suggests that there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother, which implies the importance of friends over family, contradicting the emphasis on family in Proverbs 27:10.
Proverbs 18:24: A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:29
This verse speaks about leaving family for the sake of Christ and gaining more, which contradicts the idea of not forsaking your own friend and your father's friend as stressed in Proverbs 27:10.
Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Contradiction with Mark 3:35
This verse emphasizes that whoever does God's will is Jesus’s brother, sister, and mother, potentially placing spiritual family above biological ties, contrary to the value placed on family connections in Proverbs 27:10.
Mark 3:35: For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Proverbs 27:10 could be that it suggests prioritizing the loyalty and support of neighbors or friends over family during difficult times. This might conflict with the common value of prioritizing family bonds and responsibilities. It may seem inconsistent with other teachings that emphasize the importance of family ties.