Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:13
Proverbs 3:19 states that the Lord founded the earth with wisdom, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:13 portrays the pursuit of wisdom as a burdensome task given by God.
Ecclesiastes 1:13: And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all [things] that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. [to be...: or, to afflict them]
Contradiction with Job 28:28
Proverbs 3:19 emphasizes God creating with wisdom, but Job 28:28 defines wisdom as the fear of the Lord, shifting its focus from creation to human morality.
Job 28:28: And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom; and to depart from evil [is] understanding.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:20
Proverbs 3:19 asserts the foundational role of wisdom in creation, while 1 Corinthians 1:20 questions the value of worldly wisdom, suggesting it is not always divine.
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 Isaiah 29:14
Proverbs 3:19 attributes divine wisdom to creation, whereas Isaiah 29:14 speaks of God confounding the wisdom of the wise, implying limitations or contradictions in human wisdom.
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 3:19
Proverbs 3:19 attributes creation to divine wisdom, but 1 Corinthians 3:19 declares worldly wisdom foolishness with God, questioning the direct applicability of wisdom in all contexts.
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.