Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 4:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 4:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Solomon was very wise and wrote many wise sayings, called proverbs, and he also made lots of songs. He was known for being one of the wisest people ever.

1 Kings 4:32: And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

This verse implies that remaining silent is wise, which contrasts with 1 Kings 4:32 that highlights an abundance of words and spoken proverbs.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:3

Suggests that a multitude of words is folly, conflicting with 1 Kings 4:32 that implies wisdom in many proverbs and songs.

Ecclesiastes 5:3: For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice [is known] by multitude of words.
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