Contradiction with James 1:5
Suggests that wisdom can be given freely by God without the need for intense seeking or fervent cry.
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.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Indicates that increasing in wisdom may actually lead to sorrow, contradicting the idea that it should be eagerly sought after.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19
States that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, opposing the pursuit of worldly understanding mentioned in Proverbs.
1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Contradiction with Matthew 11:25
Jesus praises God for hiding things from the wise and prudent, suggesting that wisdom is not always beneficial to seek.
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 1 Corinthians 1:20
Challenges the value of seeking wisdom, asking rhetorically where the wise ones are among God's chosen people.
1 Corinthians 1:20: Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises to trust in the Lord rather than leaning on one's own understanding, conflicting with the call to seek understanding in Proverbs 2:3.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
Speaks of the wisdom of the wise perishing, questioning the enduring value of seeking wisdom intensively.
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 1 Corinthians 1:27
Highlights that God chooses the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, implying that wisdom is not the best pursuit.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;