Contradiction with Proverbs 1:8
Proverbs 1:8 encourages listening to a father's instruction and forsaking not the mother's law, whereas Proverbs 7:24 specifically warns sons to listen to wisdom, contrasting individual parental guidance with the collective wisdom being emphasized.
Proverbs 1:8: My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Contradiction with Proverbs 4:20
This verse encourages attending to particular sayings and inclining ears to one's sayings, potentially creating a narrow focus, while Proverbs 7:24 broadly advises all children to hearken unto a wisdom warning, which can seem more general.
Proverbs 4:20: My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Contradiction with Proverbs 5:1
Proverbs 5:1 urges attending unto wisdom and bowing ears to understanding, focused on a father speaking, which could contradict the direction to all children to listen in Proverbs 7:24, diversifying the single source of wisdom.
Proverbs 5:1: My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and] bow thine ear to my understanding:
Contradiction with Proverbs 6:20
Instructs to keep father's commandments and forsake not the law of thy mother, potentially contradicting Proverbs 7:24's broader call to children to listen to collective wisdom rather than individual commands.
Proverbs 6:20: My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Contradiction with Proverbs 23:19
Advises only the wise son to listen and guide heart in the way, focusing on individual responsibility and wisdom, whereas Proverbs 7:24 speaks to all children collectively, without the emphasis on individuality.
Proverbs 23:19: Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.