Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse emphasizes the curse of trusting in man, while Proverbs 3:5 encourages trust in the Lord alone, as it advises not to lean on one's own understanding.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26
It states that trusting one's own heart is foolish, which aligns with the theme of not relying on personal understanding, potentially leading to contradicting counsel on whom to trust.
Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Psalm 146:3
Advises against putting trust in princes, highlighting a reliance on God rather than human leaders, which can contrast with the independence suggested by leaning on one's own understanding.
Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
Describes people doing what is right in their own eyes, which can be seen as leaning on personal understanding, opposite to trusting in the Lord as advised in Proverbs 3:5.
Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1-2
Warns against making plans without God’s counsel and relying on alliances, contrary to trusting fully in God, not on human strategies or thoughts.
Isaiah 30:1-2: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Paradox #1
The verse encourages trusting and relying on beliefs beyond human understanding. Some may see a conflict with the scientific method, which emphasizes evidence, experimentation, and human reasoning to understand the world. This could be seen as conflicting approaches to gaining knowledge.