Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 11:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 11:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 11:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, the author of the book of Proverbs, good people are like trees that give life, helping others grow and be happy. People who help bring others to know and love God are very wise.

Proverbs 11:30: The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise. [winneth: Heb. taketh]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:19

It states that every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire, which contrasts with Proverbs 11:30's notion of a positive outcome from the fruit of righteousness.

Matthew 7:19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15

It suggests that the righteous perishing in their righteousness contradicts the idea of the righteous bearing life as suggested in Proverbs 11:30.

Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:1

It notes the righteous may perish, contrary to the life-giving fruit mentioned in Proverbs 11:30.

Isaiah 57:1: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. [merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness] [from...: or, from that which is evil]

Contradiction with Psalm 73:12

It depicts the wicked prospering, which opposes the idea that righteousness leads to life as in Proverbs 11:30.

Psalm 73:12: Behold, these [are] the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase [in] riches.

Contradiction with Job 21:7

It questions why the wicked live, grow old, and become mighty in power, conflicting with the message of Proverbs 11:30 where righteousness leads to life.

Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
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