Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
This verse states that God has plans to prosper and not harm, providing hope and a future, contrasting with the uncertainty and perceived futility expressed in Ecclesiastes 6:12.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
Encourages trust in the Lord and promises that He will direct paths, which contradicts the notion of life's unpredictability in Ecclesiastes 6:12.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Asserts that all things work together for good for those who love God, which contrasts with the idea of not knowing what is good for oneself in life.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself, which contradicts Ecclesiastes 6:12's uncertainty about what is truly good in life.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 6:12 expresses uncertainty about what is good for a person in life and the unpredictability of the future. The potential contradiction could be with the belief that God provides guidance and certainty about what is good and best for people. While this verse highlights human limitations in understanding life's purpose, some may see it as conflicting with the idea that faith provides clear answers and direction.
Paradox #2
Ecclesiastes 6:12 discusses the uncertainty of knowing what is truly good for a person in life and what will happen after they are gone. The contradiction or conflict here might lie in the tension between seeking wisdom or guidance in life and the unpredictability of human existence. While the verse suggests that human wisdom is limited, other parts of the Bible encourage seeking wisdom and understanding. This could create an inconsistency between acknowledging the limits of human knowledge and the pursuit of wisdom.