Contradiction with Matthew 7:6
This verse suggests not giving what is holy to those who won't appreciate it, similar to avoiding reproving scorners.
Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:5
This verse implies that open rebuke is valuable, even for a fool, contrasting with avoiding reproving a scorner.
Proverbs 27:5: Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.
Contradiction with Galatians 6:1
This verse advises gently correcting others, suggesting not withholding reproof, unlike Proverbs 9:8 which advises against reproving a scorner.
Galatians 6:1: Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. [if: or, although]
Contradiction with Luke 17:3
This verse encourages rebuking those who sin, potentially including scorners, which contradicts avoiding reproof in Proverbs 9:8.
Luke 17:3: Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 4:2
This verse urges to reprove and rebuke persistently, which contrasts with not reproving a scorner as stated in Proverbs 9:8.
2 Timothy 4:2: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 9:8 advises against correcting mockers because they may hate you, but it encourages correcting the wise, as they will love you for it. A potential contradiction might arise when compared to other biblical instructions that emphasize correcting or admonishing others regardless of their status. For instance, other parts of the Bible might highlight the importance of correction as a general principle, which could seem inconsistent with avoiding correction for certain individuals. This might create tension between the approach to mockers versus the broader call to offer guidance or correction in various situations.
Paradox #2
The verse advises not to correct a mocker because they might hate you, but to correct the wise because they will appreciate it. A possible contradiction or conflict arises when considering other biblical teachings that emphasize loving and correcting everyone. Some might see a tension between withholding correction from mockers and the broader teaching of offering guidance and love to all people.
Paradox #3
The potential contradiction in that verse could be the idea that it suggests not to correct certain people to avoid a negative reaction, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea of offering guidance and wisdom to everyone. This might seem inconsistent with the broader concept of helping others improve or learn through constructive criticism.