Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, someone who makes fun of others won't find wisdom, but someone who is kind and tries to understand will find it easily.

Proverbs 14:6: A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.

Contradiction with Proverbs 2:6

This verse states that the LORD gives wisdom and knowledge, presenting an idea that contrasts with the notion of a scorner struggling to find wisdom on their own.

Proverbs 2:6: For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

This verse offers the idea that anyone lacking wisdom can ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, contradicting the scorner’s failed search for wisdom in Proverbs 14:6.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:17

It suggests that those who love wisdom will find it, opposing the idea that someone like a scorner cannot gain wisdom.

Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse encourages seeking and finding, which seems contradictory to a scorner's experience of seeking wisdom and not finding it.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:5

States that those who seek the LORD understand all things, contrasting the scorner's failure to find wisdom.

Proverbs 28:5: Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
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