Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Proverbs 2:1 emphasizes the importance of receiving words and commandments willingly from God, while Proverbs 3:7 advises against being wise in one's own eyes, which could imply a self-directed pursuit of wisdom.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7
Proverbs 2:1 encourages treasuring commandments of wisdom, while Proverbs 4:7 exalts wisdom as the principal thing, urging to get wisdom, implying a focus on obtaining it above heeding previously given instructions.
Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4
Proverbs 2:1 promotes storing up God's commandments, while Proverbs 23:4 warns against laboring to be rich and trusting one's own understanding, suggesting a potential conflict in prioritizing wealth over adhering to divine commands.
Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12
Proverbs 2:1 encourages diligently keeping commandments, whereas Ecclesiastes 12:12 warns that of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh, implying a caution against exhaustive pursuit of knowledge which can contrast with continual adherence to commandments.
Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]