Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ecclesiastes 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ecclesiastes 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ecclesiastes 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Ecclesiastes, a wise person can understand things well, and their wisdom makes them look happy and confident. But sometimes, this wisdom also changes how they show their feelings on their face.

Ecclesiastes 8:1: Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. [the boldness: Heb. the strength]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

This verse emphasizes the wisdom of those who heed advice, while Ecclesiastes 8:1 highlights the singular wisdom of one who knows interpretation.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:23

This verse acknowledges the limit of human ability in attaining wisdom, contrasting with the confident assertion in Ecclesiastes 8:1.

Ecclesiastes 7:23: All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:25

This verse suggests God's foolishness is wiser than men, challenging the notion of human wisdom presented in Ecclesiastes 8:1.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

This verse advises not to be wise in one's own eyes, whereas Ecclesiastes 8:1 praises a wise man's countenance.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse suggests that wisdom comes from God and is given to those who ask, contrasting the inherent wisdom described in Ecclesiastes 8:1.

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.
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