Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jeremiah 12:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jeremiah 12:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jeremiah 12:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Jeremiah, when people do bad things, they might work hard expecting good results, like planting seeds, but only get bad things, like thorns, because God is angry. This teaches that making wrong choices can lead to disappointing outcomes.

Jeremiah 12:13: They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, [but] shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD. [they shall: or, ye shall]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:9-10

These verses suggest that honoring the Lord will lead to filled barns, contradicting Jeremiah 12:13 where sowing does not lead to a fruitful harvest.

Proverbs 3:9-10: Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Contradiction with Psalm 126:5-6

These verses promise that those who sow in tears will reap with joy, which contradicts Jeremiah 12:13's theme of sowing but not reaping.

Psalm 126:5-6: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [joy: or, singing]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7-8

Here, it is stated that a person shall reap what they sow, which contradicts Jeremiah 12:13 where sowing seeds leads to no substantial reaping.

Galatians 6:7-8: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:21-22

These verses promise that people will enjoy the fruits of their labor, which contrasts with the experience described in Jeremiah 12:13.

Isaiah 65:21-22: And they shall build houses, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.
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