Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 19:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 19:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 19:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, this means a lazy person doesn't even want to lift their hand to feed themselves. It teaches us that being too lazy can make us miss out on important things we need.

Proverbs 19:24: A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:24

Proverbs 12:24 says that the hand of the diligent will bear rule, which contradicts Proverbs 19:24 that portrays a slothful person unwilling to even lift his hand to his mouth.

Proverbs 12:24: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. [slothful: or, deceitful]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:10

Ecclesiastes 9:10 advises doing whatever your hand finds to do with all your might, in contrast to Proverbs 19:24, which describes laziness.

Ecclesiastes 9:10: Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:4

Proverbs 13:4 states that the soul of the diligent shall be made fat, opposing the slothful reluctance depicted in Proverbs 19:24.

Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:5

The verse says that the thoughts of the diligent lead to plenteousness, whereas Proverbs 19:24 illustrates idleness and lack of initiative.

Proverbs 21:5: The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:23

This verse encourages working heartily as to the Lord, contrasting the laziness described in Proverbs 19:24.

Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
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