Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
Proverbs 3:22 speaks of wisdom as life to the soul, but Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that with much wisdom comes sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19
Proverbs 3:22 emphasizes wisdom as beneficial, while 1 Corinthians 1:19 indicates that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise.
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 1 Corinthians 3:19
Proverbs 3:22 values wisdom as enriching for one's soul, whereas 1 Corinthians 3:19 describes the wisdom of this world as foolishness with God.
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
Proverbs 3:22 esteems wisdom, but Matthew 11:25 notes God hiding wisdom from the wise and prudent, and revealing it unto babes.
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
Proverbs 3:22 promotes wisdom as vital; however, Isaiah 29:14 declares that the wisdom of the wise shall perish.
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]