Contradiction with Proverbs 27:2
While Proverbs 5:15 encourages satisfaction with one's own resources, Proverbs 27:2 urges individuals to allow others to praise them, suggesting validation from external sources.
Proverbs 27:2: Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:42
Proverbs 5:15 advises containment and satisfaction within one's own means, whereas Matthew 5:42 commands openness and generosity to others in need, indicating sharing beyond one's own resources.
Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Contradiction with Luke 6:30
Proverbs 5:15 implies a focus on personal resources, while Luke 6:30 encourages giving to everyone who asks, promoting a level of generosity that might extend beyond personal consumption.
Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
Contradiction with Acts 20:35
Proverbs 5:15 emphasizes private enjoyment, but Acts 20:35 underscores the blessedness of giving rather than receiving, contrasting with the idea of keeping resources for oneself.
Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:16
Proverbs 5:15 infers using one's resources for personal enjoyment, while Hebrews 13:16 stresses not forgetting to do good and to share with others, implying a contrast in prioritizing personal versus communal benefit.
Hebrews 13:16: But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency could arise if one interprets this verse in a strictly literal sense while ignoring broader biblical themes of kindness and fairness. It might seem limiting or possessive, conflicting with other teachings about love and community support. However, this verse is typically understood in the context of fidelity and commitment, which aligns with many moral teachings.