Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 13:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 13:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 13:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a smart child listens to their parent's teachings, but someone who makes fun of others does not pay attention when corrected.

Proverbs 13:1: A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34-36

These verses suggest that Jesus came to bring division between family members, which could imply ignoring parental instruction.

Matthew 10:34-36: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

This verse speaks about hating one's father and mother to be a disciple of Christ, which contradicts listening to a father's instruction.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

This instructs not to call anyone on earth 'father,' contradicting the importance Proverbs places on a father's guidance.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51-53

Presents the idea of division and not peace, even within families, contrasting the wisdom of heeding parental advice.

Luke 12:51-53: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
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