Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 14:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 14:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 14:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, foolish people often speak in a way that gets them into trouble because they are proud, but wise people speak carefully and stay safe.

Proverbs 14:3: In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:11

This verse suggests that expressing anger is unwise, yet Proverbs 14:3 implies that a fool's pride is what leads them to punishment.

Proverbs 29:11: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse teaches to be slow to speak, while Proverbs 14:3 associates foolish speaking with pride and punishment, implying opposing perspectives on speech.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:2

This verse states that a fool only delights in expressing their own opinions, which contradicts Proverbs 14:3 that says pride is the source of their folly.

Proverbs 18:2: A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:5

This verse indicates it's better to hear rebuke from the wise than to hear the song of fools, conflicting with Proverbs 14:3's focus on the fool's pride leading to a rod of punishment.

Ecclesiastes 7:5: [It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:23

This verse promotes the idea of concealing knowledge, which contradicts Proverbs 14:3 where the folly of speech is linked to pride.

Proverbs 12:23: A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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