Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 15:15

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

According to Solomon, this verse means that when someone is sad or in a tough situation, every day feels hard. But if someone is happy inside, it feels like every day is a big, joyful party.

Proverbs 15:15: All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:24

This verse implies finding joy and satisfaction in one's labor, which contrasts with the continual affliction described in Proverbs 15:15.

Ecclesiastes 2:24: [There is] nothing better for a man, [than] that he should eat and drink, and [that] he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it [was] from the hand of God. [should make...: or, delight his senses]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

This verse encourages constant rejoicing, which contradicts the notion of continuous sorrow in Proverbs 15:15.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:24

This verse suggests joy in every day as given by the Lord, opposing the continual negativity implied in Proverbs 15:15.

Psalm 118:24: This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Contradiction with John 16:33

This verse offers peace and encouragement, contrasting with the constant affliction mentioned in Proverbs 15:15.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11

This verse speaks about being content in all situations, which contradicts the sense of affliction and sorrow in Proverbs 15:15.

Philippians 4:11: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.
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