Contradiction with Job 5:7
This verse suggests that "man is born unto trouble," contradicting Proverbs 3:23 which implies safety in one's ways.
Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse notes that chance happens to all, contradicting the notion of secure paths in Proverbs 3:23.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Psalm 73:2
This verse expresses nearly slipping, conflicting with the safety promised in Proverbs 3:23.
Psalm 73:2: But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
This verse warns of sudden destruction when they say peace and safety, opposing the assurance in Proverbs 3:23.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with Luke 21:16-17
The promise of betrayal by close ones contradicts the security implied in Proverbs 3:23.
Luke 21:16-17: And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and [some] of you shall they cause to be put to death.
Contradiction with Acts 14:22
This verse speaks of much tribulation to enter God's kingdom, differing from the peace of mind in Proverbs 3:23.
Acts 14:22: Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.