Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 12:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 12:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 12:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, when someone feels really sad, it can make them feel heavy and down, but saying something nice can make them feel happy and light again.

Proverbs 12:25: Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse instructs not to worry about life, contradicting the idea of anxiety highlighted in Proverbs 12:25.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises to be anxious for nothing, directly opposing the presence of heaviness in Proverbs 12:25.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Encourages not to fear, which counters the anxiety described in Proverbs 12:25.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

Urges casting all anxiety on God, reducing the need for an encouraging word as mentioned in Proverbs 12:25.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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