Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a wise person listens when a parent gives advice, but a foolish person ignores it and gets into trouble. It's important to pay attention and learn from mistakes to be smart.

Proverbs 15:5: A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father's instruction, which contrasts with Proverbs 15:5 that speaks about a foolish son despising his father's instruction.

Proverbs 13:1: A wise son [heareth] his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1

It emphasizes the importance of obeying parents, which contrasts with despising instruction from a father as mentioned in Proverbs 15:5.

Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:1

Encourages giving heed to a father's instruction, contrasting with Proverbs 15:5 where a foolish son rejects it.

Proverbs 4:1: Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:9

Speaks of respecting earthly fathers, which contradicts the action of despising a father's correction as stated in Proverbs 15:5.

Hebrews 12:9: Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected [us], and we gave [them] reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

Contradiction with Colossians 3:20

Urges obedience to parents in all things, conflicting with the notion of a son who disregards his father's correction in Proverbs 15:5.

Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.
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