Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:10
Encourages doing whatever work you find with all your might, contradicting the laziness implied by "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep".
Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:23
Advises working heartily, as to the Lord, which contradicts the notion of idleness and sleep referenced in Proverbs 6:10.
Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4
States that idle hands lead to poverty, contradicting the acceptance of sleep and slumber suggested in Proverbs 6:10.
Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4
Notes that the soul of the sluggard desires and has nothing, contrary to the call to minimal sleep in Proverbs 6:10.
Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Contradiction with Romans 12:11
Encourages not being slothful in business, contradicting the sleepy and restful approach in Proverbs 6:10.
Romans 12:11: Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10
States that if anyone will not work, neither should they eat, contradicting the encouragement of sleep in Proverbs 6:10.
2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Contradiction with Matthew 25:26
Calls the servant wicked and slothful, in contrast to the complacency in sleep advised in Proverbs 6:10.
Matthew 25:26: His lord answered and said unto him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:9
Questions how long will someone sleep and rest, even challenging the content of Proverbs 6:10 itself for the continued emphasis on sleep.
Proverbs 6:9: How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Paradox #1
This verse highlights the dangers of laziness, suggesting that a little rest can lead to poverty or failure. The contradiction might arise when considering the value of rest and self-care in maintaining health and productivity. Balancing work and rest is necessary, and the verse could be seen as emphasizing work over rest without acknowledging the need for balance.