Contradiction with James 1:19
While Proverbs 29:8 talks about scornful men bringing a city into a snare, James 1:19 encourages everyone to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
Proverbs 29:8 mentions stirring up strife, whereas Proverbs 15:1 states that a soft answer turns away wrath.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Proverbs 29:8 describes creating strife, while Matthew 5:9 blesses the peacemakers as the children of God.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 14:19
While Proverbs 29:8 speaks about provoking strife, Romans 14:19 advises to follow things which make for peace.
Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11
Proverbs 29:8 focuses on causing trouble, but 1 Peter 3:11 instructs believers to seek peace and pursue it.
1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 29:8 talks about stirring up situations, yet Proverbs 16:32 values controlling one's spirit over causing commotion.
Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 29:8 mentions the contrasting actions of mockers and the wise. One could argue that a contradiction might arise if one interprets the actions of the wise as passive or non-confrontational, allowing wrongdoers to persist without challenge. This could conflict with other teachings that emphasize standing up against wrongdoing. However, interpretations can vary, and such a contradiction might not be universally agreed upon.