Contradiction with Proverbs 21:9
This verse suggests that it is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than with a brawling woman in a wide house, highlighting the discomfort of conflict but not mentioning any cessation of rain.
Proverbs 21:9: [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. [a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions] [a wide...: Heb. an house of society]
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:19
This verse advises that it is better to dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman, implying leaving rather than enduring the situation.
Proverbs 21:19: [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. [in...: Heb. in the land of the desert]
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:24
This verse reiterates that it is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman in a wide house, again suggesting avoidance instead of enduring continual annoyance like the continual dropping of rain.
Proverbs 25:24: [It is] better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:12-13
These verses advise staying with an unbelieving spouse if they are pleased to dwell with you, suggesting endurance and commitment, which can be viewed as contradictory to leaving due to a contentious situation.
1 Corinthians 7:12-13: But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could be in interpreting the verse as undermining or belittling relationships, particularly with women, which might conflict with broader biblical teachings on love, understanding, and respect for all individuals.