Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
This verse shows God telling Samuel that the people's request for a king is not a rejection of Samuel, but a rejection of God reigning over them, implying that kings rule because of the people's desires rather than wisdom.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with Hosea 8:4
This verse states that people set up kings and princes without God's approval, indicating rulers are not established by divine wisdom.
Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that events, including leadership, can occur due to chance rather than wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Daniel 4:17
This verse explains that the most humble are given kingship, suggesting that worldly wisdom is not necessary for ruling.
Daniel 4:17: This matter [is] by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:8-9
This verse shows Satan offering kingdoms to Jesus, implying that earthly power and authority can be derived from sources other than divine wisdom.
Matthew 4:8-9: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
Contradiction with Matthew 20:25-26
This verse remarks on gentile rulers' authority as a matter of power and hierarchy, contrasting with the wisdom or justice described in Proverbs.
Matthew 20:25-26: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Contradiction with John 19:10-11
Here, Jesus suggests that earthly authority has been given from above but indicates a complex relationship between divine allocation and earthly actions, not purely wisdom-based rule.
John 19:10-11: Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
Contradiction with Revelation 17:12-13
These verses describe kings who receive power without the wisdom or direct appointment of God, indicating that their rule is possibly contrary to divine order.
Revelation 17:12-13: And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast.