Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35
The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Luke 1:52
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Luke 1:52: He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Contradiction with James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:7
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12
For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low.
Isaiah 2:12: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 57:15: For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Daniel 4:37
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Daniel 4:37: Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works [are] truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Contradiction with Zephaniah 3:11
In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.
Zephaniah 3:11: In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain. [because...: Heb. in my holy]
Paradox #1
This verse talks about removing a crown and taking away someone's power or position, hinting that the current order will be overturned. The possible contradiction here could be the challenge of understanding justice and fairness. It raises questions about whether it's always right to take away someone's position or status, especially if it seems like an act of punishment or judgment. It's about balancing power and questioning whether such a reversal is truly fair or warranted.