Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 10:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 10:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 10:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, being scared of bad things means they might happen to you, but if you're good and do the right things, your wishes will come true. Christians believe that God will give good things to people who live the right way.

Proverbs 10:24: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:9

This verse contradicts Proverbs 10:24 by reassuring that those who fear the Lord shall have no want, whereas Proverbs 10:24 suggests the fear of the wicked will come upon them.

Psalm 34:9: O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for [there is] no want to them that fear him.

Contradiction with Luke 12:32

This verse contradicts Proverbs 10:24 as it encourages the believers not to fear and promises the kingdom, contrasting with the notion of fear coming upon individuals.

Luke 12:32: Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Paradox #1

The verse states that what the wicked fear will come upon them, but the desires of the righteous will be granted. A potential contradiction might be that outcomes in life are influenced by numerous factors such as environment, genetics, and chance, rather than moral qualities like wickedness or righteousness. This suggests that fear or desire alone doesn't determine outcomes, contrary to what the verse implies.

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