Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 15:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 15:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 15:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, being in awe of God teaches us to be wise, and to be truly honored or respected, we must first learn to be humble. In simple terms, loving and respecting God helps us make good choices, and being humble is important before we can be really special in the eyes of others.

Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23

This emphasizes that a man's pride brings him low, but honor shall uphold the humble, aligning with Proverbs 15:33 rather than contradicting it.

Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse warns that pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall, reinforcing the message in Proverbs 15:33 instead of opposing it.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This states that whoever exalts himself will be humbled and whoever humbles himself will be exalted, echoing the principles of humility and honor found in Proverbs 15:33.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

Advises believers to be clothed with humility for God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, supporting the teachings in Proverbs 15:33 rather than contradicting them.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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