Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 2:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 2:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 2:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, this verse means the wise king was thinking about smart choices and silly mistakes, realizing that people who come after him will face the same things. It reminds us that everyone goes through similar experiences and learns from them.

Ecclesiastes 2:12: And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what [can] the man [do] that cometh after the king? [even] that which hath been already done. [even...: or, in those things which have been already done]

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

This verse emphasizes gaining wisdom, whereas Ecclesiastes 2:12 questions the benefit of wisdom over folly.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse states the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, contradicting Ecclesiastes 2:12's exploration of wisdom's value.

1 Corinthians 1:25: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse encourages asking God for wisdom, whereas Ecclesiastes 2:12 questions the pursuit of wisdom.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:10

This verse claims wisdom begins with fearing the Lord, while Ecclesiastes 2:12 wonders what wisdom and madness achieve.

Proverbs 9:10: The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:13

This verse states happiness comes from finding wisdom, in contrast to the skeptical view of Ecclesiastes 2:12.

Proverbs 3:13: Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. [that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding]

Contradiction with Colossians 2:3

This verse claims all treasures of wisdom are hidden in Christ, opposing Ecclesiastes 2:12's questioning of wisdom's advantage.

Colossians 2:3: In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [In whom: or, Wherein]
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