Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:26
While Proverbs 31:10 praises a virtuous woman as precious, Ecclesiastes 7:26 describes a woman whose heart is snares and nets, suggesting a more negative view.
Ecclesiastes 7:26: And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart [is] snares and nets, [and] her hands [as] bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. [whoso...: Heb. he that is good before God]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4
Proverbs 31:10 highlights virtue, but 1 Kings 11:4 notes Solomon's wives turned his heart after other gods, suggesting they were detrimental rather than virtuous.
1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:9
Proverbs 31:10 values a good wife, yet Proverbs 21:9 warns about the misery of living with a quarrelsome wife, implying not all wives bring value.
Proverbs 21:9: [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. [a brawling...: Heb. a woman of contentions] [a wide...: Heb. an house of society]
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:13
While Proverbs 31:10 admires a virtuous woman, Proverbs 19:13 contrasts by indicating that the contentions of a wife are a constant annoyance.
Proverbs 19:13: A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.
Contradiction with Micah 7:5
Proverbs 31:10 suggests trust in a virtuous woman, whereas Micah 7:5 warns against trusting any close person, including a wife.
Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:22
Proverbs 31:10 praises a woman's virtues, but Jeremiah 31:22 mentions a new thing: a woman shall compass a man, which can be seen as reversing typical roles, challenging traditional views of virtue.
Jeremiah 31:22: How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.