Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
Proverbs 8:34 emphasizes waiting at wisdom's gates, while Matthew 7:7 highlights actively seeking and knocking for answers.
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 Ecclesiastes 3:1
Proverbs 8:34 suggests constant watchfulness, whereas Ecclesiastes 3:1 notes that there is a time for everything, implying not all the time is for waiting.
Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Contradiction with James 1:5
Proverbs 8:34 advocates for continual listening and waiting for wisdom, while James 1:5 suggests directly asking God for wisdom.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Luke 10:39-42
Proverbs 8:34 emphasizes waiting and listening at wisdom's door, whereas Mary receives immediate approval from Jesus for sitting at His feet, not through prolonged waiting.
Luke 10:39-42: And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:24
Proverbs 8:34 speaks of daily watching, whereas Proverbs 17:24 depicts wisdom as being in front of anyone with understanding, implying it may not require constant seeking.
Proverbs 17:24: Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:9-10
Proverbs 8:34 underscores waiting for complete understanding, while 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 acknowledges that our knowledge and prophecy are only partial.
1 Corinthians 13:9-10: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.