Contradiction with Proverbs 22:2
This verse reinforces the message of Proverbs 29:13 rather than contradicts it, asserting the commonality between the rich and poor due to the LORD's creation.
Proverbs 22:2: The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse contradicts Proverbs 29:13 by suggesting that chance, not the LORD's equal enlightenment, can determine individual circumstances such as success and failure.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7
This verse contradicts Proverbs 29:13 by emphasizing that it is the LORD who makes individuals rich or poor, highlighting divine will over equality.
1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Contradiction with Job 21:7
This verse contradicts Proverbs 29:13 by questioning why the wicked live, grow old, and become mighty in power, implying disparity orchestrated by God.
Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction in Proverbs 29:13 could be seen in the idea that both the poor and the oppressor are given equal insight or illumination from God. This might conflict with the expectation that an oppressor, due to their unjust actions, would not receive the same spiritual enlightenment as someone who is poor and possibly more virtuous.