Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8-10
Proverbs 30:7 seeks moderation and avoids wealth, while this verse warns of the love of money but acknowledges contentment with basic needs, without asking to avoid wealth.
1 Timothy 6:8-10: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12
Proverbs 30:7 requests neither poverty nor riches, whereas Paul in Philippians claims contentment in all circumstances, suggesting acceptance of both extremes.
Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21
Proverbs 30:7 requests avoidance of riches or poverty for contentment and truth, whereas this verse emphasizes storing treasures in heaven, contrasting earthly wealth.
Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Proverbs 30:7 requests for balance; however, this verse warns distinctly against all greed, suggesting that material possessions are not fulfilling.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12
Proverbs 30:7 asks "Give me neither poverty nor riches," whereas this verse suggests wisdom and prosperity together can act as a form of protection, contrasting with avoiding riches.
Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]