Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 10:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 10:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 10:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people who don't think wisely get very tired because they don't know the right way to do things. It's like getting lost on the way to a city because they aren't paying attention or don't know the path.

Ecclesiastes 10:15: The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

Ecclesiastes 10:15 speaks of labor as wearisome due to lack of understanding, whereas Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes that wisdom and understanding are of utmost importance and should be pursued.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:23

This verse states that in all labor there is profit, suggesting the value and benefit of work, contradicting the wearisome and seemingly unprofitable nature of labor in Ecclesiastes 10:15.

Proverbs 14:23: In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24

Here, it is stated that there is nothing better than for a man to enjoy his labor, which contradicts the notion of labor being wearisome and burdensome in Ecclesiastes 10:15.

Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28

Jesus promises rest to those who labor and are heavy laden, providing a relief from weariness, whereas Ecclesiastes 10:15 highlights the weariness without offering a solution.

Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
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