Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a good and smart child makes their parents happy, but a child who makes bad choices makes their parents feel sad.

Proverbs 10:1: The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

Proverbs 10:1 suggests a wise child brings joy and a foolish one brings grief directly to their parents, whereas Ezekiel 18:20 states the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, implying individual responsibility for wisdom or folly.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

Proverbs 10:1 emphasizes the impact of a child’s actions on their father and mother, while Matthew 23:9 teaches not to call any man father on earth, suggesting an ultimate spiritual authority different from parental ties.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:28

Proverbs 10:1 discusses familial roles and relationships, implying differences between children, whereas Galatians 3:28 states there is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female, but unity in Christ, focusing on equality rather than roles.

Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
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