Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Proverbs 16:5 mentions that everyone proud in heart is an abomination, while Matthew 5:9 emphasizes the blessedness of peacemakers, which contrasts with the rejection of pride through peace-seeking.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with James 4:6
Proverbs 16:5 states that pride is abominable, while James 4:6 offers the idea of grace in humility, suggesting a redemptive path rather than a fixed condemnation.
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
Proverbs 16:5 speaks of pride being an abomination, whereas 1 John 1:9 discusses forgiveness of sins, indicating a provision for redemption and not an absolute rejection.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Proverbs 16:5 condemns the proud, yet 1 Corinthians highlights the worthy deed of honoring God, shifting focus from condemnation to the values of humility and devotion.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
Contradiction with Mark 2:17
Proverbs 16:5 condemns pride as an abomination, while Mark 2:17 presents Jesus’ mission to call sinners, which includes those with pride, indicating a potential pathway for their inclusion rather than exclusion.
Mark 2:17: When Jesus heard [it], he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 16:5 mentions that God detests the proud. The potential contradiction could be with other parts of the Bible that indicate God's love for all people. Some might see a conflict between God's dislike of pride and His unconditional love. However, many theologians would explain that God loves the person but not the sin of pride.
Paradox #2
Proverbs 16:5 says that everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord. A perceived inconsistency might arise when comparing this with other verses that talk about God's love and forgiveness. Some might wonder how God can both love everyone and yet view prideful people as an abomination. The resolution often lies in the understanding that God can love individuals while disapproving of certain behaviors or attitudes.
Paradox #3
Proverbs 16:5 speaks about the Lord detesting the proud. A contradiction or inconsistency might arise when this idea is compared to instances in the Bible where pride is attributed to God's people, like King David or King Solomon, who are portrayed as having pride yet were chosen and blessed by God. This can seem inconsistent with the notion that God abhors all forms of pride without exception.
Paradox #4
Proverbs 16:5 suggests that anyone who is arrogant in their heart is an abomination to God and will not go unpunished. The contradiction or conflict might arise when considering the Christian teaching of forgiveness and redemption. On one hand, the verse harshly judges the proud, while on the other hand, Christian doctrine often emphasizes that all sins can be forgiven if one truly repents. This could seem inconsistent to some people because the verse appears to offer no room for redemption.