Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:12
This verse highlights Solomon's wisdom granted by God, which emphasizes that wisdom comes from God, not just age.
1 Kings 3:12: Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:13
Suggests that a poor and wise child is better than an old and foolish king, indicating that age does not guarantee wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 4:13: Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. [who...: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:12
This verse encourages not to despise youth, implying that wisdom and understanding are not solely dependent on age.
1 Timothy 4:12: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Contradiction with Psalm 119:100
The verse implies that understanding is derived from following God's precepts, not just from being older.
Psalm 119:100: I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Contradiction with James 1:5
States that wisdom comes from God to those who ask, rather than solely being a product of age or experience.
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.
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that wisdom doesn't always come with age, implying that younger people can also be wise. This could seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that emphasize the value and respect due to the elderly for their wisdom and experience. Such verses often highlight age as a source of understanding. However, this is more of a different perspective than a direct contradiction.