Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17
This verse expresses love and a reciprocal relationship between God and those who seek Him, contradicting the finality implied in Proverbs 2:19.
Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Contradiction with James 4:8
Encourages drawing near to God, signifying the possibility of redemption and closeness, which contrasts with the irreversibility noted in Proverbs 2:19.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Promises that seeking leads to finding, a hopeful assertion that contradicts the notion of a lost path in Proverbs 2:19.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Suggests that confession leads to forgiveness and cleansing, implying a chance for return, which contrasts with the sentiment of no return in Proverbs 2:19.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Offers a call to repentance and the promise of abundant pardon, which is contradictory to the sense of irreversible loss in Proverbs 2:19.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Luke 15:7
Illustrates the joy in heaven over a sinner who repents, providing a hopeful narrative against the finality depicted in Proverbs 2:19.
Luke 15:7: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
Contradiction with Psalm 86:5
States God's readiness to forgive, indicating an open path contrary to the closed path mentioned in Proverbs 2:19.
Psalm 86:5: For thou, Lord, [art] good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 30:9
Promises compassion and return if one turns back to the Lord, contradicting the permanent departure suggested in Proverbs 2:19.
2 Chronicles 30:9: For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children [shall find] compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God [is] gracious and merciful, and will not turn away [his] face from you, if ye return unto him.