Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 10:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 10:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 10:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if an axe is dull and not sharpened, it takes more effort to use it, but being wise helps you work better. It teaches that using wisdom is like sharpening a tool, making your work easier and more successful.

Ecclesiastes 10:10: If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom [is] profitable to direct.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4

Proverbs 13:4 emphasizes the importance of effort and diligence, which contrasts with the message in Ecclesiastes 10:10 about using wisdom to enhance success without extra effort.

Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

Proverbs 21:5 advocates for careful planning and hard work to achieve prosperity, contradicting the suggestion in Ecclesiastes 10:10 that wisdom can overcome the need for labor.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with James 2:26

James 2:26 emphasizes faith with works, implying action is necessary for effectiveness, in contrast to Ecclesiastes 10:10, which highlights wisdom as an alternative to physical effort.

James 2:26: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. [spirit: or, breath]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:4

Proverbs 10:4 states that hard work leads to wealth, whereas Ecclesiastes 10:10 stresses applying wisdom to achieve success.

Proverbs 10:4: He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
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