Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, people will praise you if you are wise and make good choices, but they won't like you if you have a mean heart and make bad choices. It’s important to be kind and smart so others can see the good in you.

Proverbs 12:8: A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. [of a...: Heb. perverse of heart]

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

This verse suggests that even a fool, when silent, is considered wise, and thus promotes prudence over open expression, which could contradict valuing someone for their wisdom in expression as in Proverbs 12:8.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:16

Here, wisdom is said to be better than strength, yet the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard, contradicting Proverbs 12:8, which seems to imply that wisdom should bring praise.

Ecclesiastes 9:16: Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse suggests that God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, contradicting the notion in Proverbs 12:8 that a man should be commended for his wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:25

Solomon's quest to find wisdom resulted in finding foolishness, thus suggesting that wisdom may not be as praiseworthy or attainable as Proverbs 12:8 implies.

Ecclesiastes 7:25: I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness: [I applied...: Heb. I and mine heart compassed]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that whoever exalts himself will be humbled, which contradicts the premise of Proverbs 12:8 that praises a person for their wisdom and prudent response.

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