Contradiction with John 11:25
This verse states that believing in Jesus leads to eternal life, contrasting with Proverbs 9:18's implication of the dead being a finality.
John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Contradiction with John 5:24
It asserts that those who hear and believe have eternal life, contrasting with the notion in Proverbs 9:18 of being amongst the dead.
John 5:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Contradiction with Romans 6:23
This verse offers the gift of eternal life through Jesus, in contrast to Proverbs 9:18's implication of death as end.
Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 15:22
Promises life for all in Christ, contrary to the implication of death in Proverbs 9:18.
1 Corinthians 15:22: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
Contradiction with Revelation 1:18
Christ has power over death, contradicting Proverbs 9:18's suggestion of death as uncontested.
Revelation 1:18: I [am] he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 9:18 could be seen as having a contradiction if the advice it offers conflicts with values such as forgiveness or understanding. If the verse suggests avoiding certain actions or people without room for these values, it might seem inconsistent with other teachings that promote compassion.