Contradiction with Proverbs 13:18
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 13:18: Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:4
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 22:4: By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. [By...: or, The reward of humility, etc]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19
A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.
Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:23
The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Proverbs 18:23: The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]
Contradiction with Job 21:13
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Job 21:13: They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave. [in wealth: or, in mirth]
Contradiction with Proverbs 14:20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
Proverbs 14:20: The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends. [the rich...: Heb. many are the lovers of the rich]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:19
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19: Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in this verse might be the idea that being poor but honest is better than being rich and dishonest. Some might argue that wealth, regardless of how it's obtained, provides security and opportunities. This viewpoint can conflict with the belief that honesty and integrity outweigh material wealth. Others might question whether poverty can truly be a preferable state, even when combined with honesty, given the hardships it brings.