Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 11:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 11:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 11:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, when someone is too proud, they might end up feeling embarrassed, but if they are humble and modest, they will be wise. Being humble means being kind and not thinking you are better than others.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse implies that those who humble themselves will be exalted, whereas Proverbs 11:2 suggests wisdom comes with humility, not necessarily exaltation.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse mentions that God will lift up the humble, which contrasts with Proverbs 11:2 that simply associates humility with wisdom, not being lifted up.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Luke 18:14

In this verse, Jesus states that those who humble themselves will be exalted, contrasting with the idea of humility leading to obtaining wisdom as per Proverbs 11:2.

Luke 18:14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:6

Here, humbling under God's hand is said to lead to being exalted in due time, differing from Proverbs 11:2's direct link between humility and wisdom, not exaltation.

1 Peter 5:6: Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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