Contradiction with Proverbs 11:12
Proverbs 6:12 describes a person as a "naughty" or "worthless" person who deals in malice and deceit, whereas Proverbs 11:12 advises against despising one's neighbor and highlights the importance of having understanding, which contradicts the idea of being malicious or deceitful.
Proverbs 11:12: He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. [void...: Heb. destitute of heart]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Proverbs 6:12 highlights the behavior of a mischievous person, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, which contradicts the malicious behavior mentioned in Proverbs 6:12.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 6:12 refers to a corrupt person with wicked behavior, whereas Ephesians 4:29 emphasizes that no corrupt communication should proceed out of one's mouth, contradicting the deceitful and wicked communication described.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15
Proverbs 6:12 describes someone who plots evil, but 1 Thessalonians 5:15 instructs believers to seek good for each other and not repay evil for evil, which is contrary to the behavior of a mischievous person.
1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
Contradiction with James 3:17
Proverbs 6:12 talks about a person with corrupt characteristics, while James 3:17 describes the wisdom from above as pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy, directly opposing the qualities of a wicked person.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise if someone interprets the verse as labeling all people who make mistakes or bad decisions as wicked or worth condemnation. This might conflict with other teachings about forgiveness or acknowledging human imperfection. The challenge is balancing judgment with compassion and understanding.