Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:13
This verse suggests seeking and finding, whereas Proverbs 7:15 indicates a person waiting to be found.
Jeremiah 29:13: And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Encourages active seeking to find truth, contrasting the wait-and-meet scenario in Proverbs 7:15.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:6
Advises actively seeking the Lord, opposed to waiting passively.
Isaiah 55:6: Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17
Suggests the Lord loves those who actively seek, a contradiction to the passive waiting.
Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Contradiction with James 4:8
Encourages to draw near to God actively, contradicting the passive encounter in Proverbs 7:15.
James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.