Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3
This verse advises against outward adornment, including perfume, emphasizing inner beauty, which contrasts with the emphasis on perfume in Proverbs 7:17.
1 Peter 3:3: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:17-18
These verses suggest anointing oneself silently and modestly, contradicting the seductive intent of perfume in Proverbs 7:17.
Matthew 6:17-18: But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:24
This verse presents fragrance as a contrast to future mourning, implying that perfume used wrongly can be vain or deceitful, unlike the seductive use in Proverbs 7:17.
Isaiah 3:24: And it shall come to pass, [that] instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; [and] burning instead of beauty.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:30
This verse criticizes adorning oneself with ornaments and perfume when it leads to manipulation, opposing the intent of seduction in Proverbs 7:17.
Jeremiah 4:30: And [when] thou [art] spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; [thy] lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life. [face: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with James 4:9
Urges individuals to mourn and weep, discouraging outward beautification and joy, which contradicts the use of sensual perfumes in Proverbs 7:17.
James 4:9: Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.