Contradiction with Romans 12:21
Encourages overcoming evil with good, which contrasts the notion of continually doing evil.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7
Warns against being wise in one's own eyes and promotes fearing the Lord and departing from evil, contradicting the persistence in wrongdoing.
Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Advises abstaining from all appearance of evil, conflicting with the continual involvement in evil actions.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39
Teaches turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, which contradicts a proactive pursuit of doing mischief and wrong as described.
Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Contradiction with Psalm 34:14
Urges to depart from evil and do good, which is contrary to not being able to sleep until evil is done.
Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:16-17
Calls for ceasing to do evil and learning to do well, opposite to Proverbs 4:16's depiction of persistent wrongdoing.
Isaiah 1:16-17: Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
Paradox #1
Some people might say there's a contradiction in this verse because while it talks about wicked people needing to do wrong, other parts of the Bible talk about everyone having the ability to choose good over evil. It might seem inconsistent because it suggests that some people can't help but do wrong, even though the overall message of the Bible encourages making good choices.