Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse suggests that increased wisdom and knowledge can bring sorrow and grief, which contrasts with Proverbs 2:2's emphasis on pursuing understanding.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
This verse highlights the idea that God's wisdom can make human wisdom seem foolish, which might challenge the idea of earnestly seeking understanding in a human context.
1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Here, the idea is that God has hidden certain truths from the wise and prudent, revealing them instead to babes, which could seem to contradict the straightforward pursuit of wisdom found in Proverbs 2:2.
Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
This verse discusses how God will frustrate the wisdom of the wise, potentially presenting a divine critique of human understanding's limitations relative to Proverbs 2:2.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
Contradiction with James 1:5
While this verse emphasizes asking God for wisdom, it could be seen as contrasting the self-driven pursuit of understanding mentioned in Proverbs 2:2 by emphasizing divine generosity over personal effort.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.