Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 11:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 11:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 11:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, when good people do well, everyone in the city is happy, but when bad people stop causing trouble, everyone cheers.

Proverbs 11:10: When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.

Contradiction with Romans 12:15

This verse calls for empathy and sharing in others' joy and sorrow, contrasting with rejoicing over the downfall of the wicked.

Romans 12:15: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:23

God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, which opposes the idea of rejoicing at their fall.

Ezekiel 18:23: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love enemies and pray for persecutors, differing from the celebration of the wicked's defeat.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, which contradicts rejoicing at the downfall of the wicked.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Paradox #1

Proverbs 11:10 may suggest a contradiction in how people are encouraged to respond with joy to the downfall of the wicked, while other parts of religious teachings might promote compassion, forgiveness, and praying for one's enemies. This could create an inconsistency in the approach to treating others, even those deemed wicked.

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