Contradiction with Matthew 5:5
Claims the meek shall inherit the earth, suggesting a positive outcome for humility.
Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:33
States that humility comes before honor, which aligns with the exaltation of the humble.
Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23
Indicates that a man's pride will bring him low, confirming the humbling of the exalted.
Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
Reiterates that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and vice versa, consistent with Matthew 23:12.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Paradox #1
This verse could be seen as inconsistent with societal values that prioritize self-promotion and ambition. In cultures that emphasize individual achievement and social status, the idea that humility leads to exaltation and self-exaltation leads to being humbled might conflict with the notion that one should actively seek recognition and success to advance in life.