Contradiction with Proverbs 10:15
This verse states, "The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty," suggesting that wealth provides protection and benefits, which could contradict Proverbs 11:28's caution against trusting in riches.
Proverbs 10:15: The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12
This verse claims, "For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence," implying that wealth serves as a protective asset, contrasting with the warning in Proverbs 11:28 about relying on riches.
Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:19
States, "A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things," suggesting that money is a solution to many problems, which may conflict with the idea in Proverbs 11:28 that trusting in riches leads to failure.
Ecclesiastes 10:19: A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all [things]. [maketh...: Heb. maketh glad the life]
Contradiction with Luke 16:9
Instructs, "And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness," which suggests using wealth to make allies, potentially contradicting the notion in Proverbs 11:28 that wealth is unreliable.
Luke 16:9: And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. [mammon: or, riches]
Paradox #1
Proverbs 11:28 warns that trusting in wealth can lead to downfall, while righteousness leads to flourishing. A potential conflict might arise when considering verses suggesting wealth as a blessing from God (e.g., Proverbs 10:22). This could seem contradictory if one interprets wealth inherently as negative. The key is understanding wealth itself isn't condemned, but misplaced trust in it is.
Paradox #2
This verse suggests that trusting in wealth can lead to downfall, while righteousness leads to flourishing. The contradiction could be seen in the idea that financial prosperity is sometimes viewed as a sign of God’s favor or blessing, conflicting with the notion that wealth itself is unreliable and potentially dangerous.