Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 15:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 15:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 15:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, smart people want to learn new things and grow, but silly people enjoy talking about nonsense.

Proverbs 15:14: The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:24

While Proverbs 15:14 suggests seeking knowledge, Proverbs 17:24 implies wisdom is already before him that has understanding, requiring no further pursuit.

Proverbs 17:24: Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Proverbs 15:14 values seeking knowledge, but Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that with much wisdom comes grief, opposing the positive pursuit described in Proverbs 15:14.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

Proverbs 15:14 encourages seeking knowledge, while 1 Corinthians 3:19 indicates that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

Proverbs 15:14 promotes knowledge, but 1 Corinthians 8:1 states that knowledge puffs up, suggesting a potential negative aspect contradictory to the pursuit in Proverbs 15:14.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21

Proverbs 15:14 encourages the pursuit of knowledge, whereas Isaiah 5:21 warns against being wise in one's own eyes, suggesting such a pursuit can lead to pride.

Isaiah 5:21: Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [in their own sight: Heb. before their face]
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