Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 7:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 7:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 7:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, the preacher is saying that he has carefully looked at things one by one to understand what is true. It's like solving a puzzle by thinking about each piece until you see the whole picture.

Ecclesiastes 7:27: Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, [counting] one by one, to find out the account: [counting...: or, weighing one thing after another, to find out the reason]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart instead of trusting one's own wisdom, while Ecclesiastes 7:27 emphasizes the value of personal wisdom and understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse promises wisdom to anyone who asks of God, suggesting wisdom from God is readily available, in contrast to Ecclesiastes 7:27 which speaks to a personal search that has been found.

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 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

These verses highlight God's intention to thwart human wisdom, contradicting Ecclesiastes 7:27 which values human wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:26

This verse warns against trusting one's own heart, which can seem contrary to the self-reflective pursuit of wisdom in Ecclesiastes 7:27.

Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8

This verse points out that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human thoughts and ways, suggesting a contrast to the human search for wisdom implied in Ecclesiastes 7:27.

Isaiah 55:8: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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