Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 4:9

This verse states, "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom," which contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:9 by implying that humility, not being more honorable as Jabez is described, leads to wisdom and honor.

This verse says, "For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word," suggesting that God favors those of a humble and contrite spirit, contrary to the honor attributed to Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:9.

"But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." This contradicts 1 Chronicles 4:9, where Jabez is considered more honorable, aligning honor with humility instead.

This verse states, "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart," suggesting that God values inner qualities over external honor, contrary to Jabez's description as more honorable.

"And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." This teaching contradicts the implication in 1 Chronicles 4:9 that being honorable is inherently positive, by suggesting self-exaltation brings humility while humility brings exaltation.