Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18
This verse suggests that much wisdom and knowledge leads to grief and sorrow, while Proverbs 8:12 promotes knowledge and prudence as virtues.
Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20
These verses indicate that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise and diminish the understanding of the prudent, contrasting Proverbs 8:12's positive view of wisdom and prudence.
1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with James 3:15
This verse describes earthly wisdom as descending from envy and strife, which contradicts the pure and virtuous wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 8:12.
James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:14
It states that God will do marvelous work that confounds the wisdom of the wise, conflicting with the notion in Proverbs 8:12 that wisdom is inherently beneficial.
Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19
These verses claim that worldly wisdom is foolishness with God, challenging Proverbs 8:12, which associates wisdom and knowledge with divine qualities.
1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.