Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 15:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 15:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 15:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, God does not like it when people think bad thoughts, but He is happy when people speak kind and good words. This means that having a good heart and saying nice things make God smile.

Proverbs 15:26: The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words. [pleasant...: Heb. words of pleasantness]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:9

Proverbs 15:26 says the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, while Proverbs 15:9 states the way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, focusing on deeds rather than thoughts.

Proverbs 15:9: The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:3

Proverbs 15:26 condemns wicked thoughts, but Ecclesiastes 9:3 says that madness is in the hearts of men while they live, implying it's somewhat a common human condition.

Ecclesiastes 9:3: This [is] an evil among all [things] that are done under the sun, that [there is] one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness [is] in their heart while they live, and after that [they go] to the dead.

Contradiction with Mark 7:21-23

Proverbs 15:26 highlights the wickedness of thoughts, whereas Mark 7:21-23 includes several evil actions, blending both thoughts and deeds, not solely focusing on thoughts as an abomination.

Mark 7:21-23: Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: [covetousness...: Gr. covetousnesses, wickednesses]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Proverbs 15:26 condemns wicked thoughts, while Isaiah 55:7 suggests that the wicked can forsake their way and thoughts and receive mercy, implying redemption is possible.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with James 3:10-11

Proverbs 15:26 regards only wicked thoughts negatively, but James 3:10-11 talks about the inconsistency of blessings and curses coming from the same mouth, shifting focus to speech rather than solely thoughts.

James 3:10-11: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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