Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, this verse warns about listening to people who want to harm others and do bad things. It's like they want to trap good people, just like how the ground swallows up things completely.

Proverbs 1:12: Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

While Proverbs 1:12 speaks metaphorically about devouring someone alive like the grave, Romans 6:23 asserts that the wages of sin is death, indicating moral rather than physical consequences.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Proverbs 1:12 implies a violent action, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, advocating for peace and forgiveness.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Proverbs 1:12 alludes to harming others, yet Exodus 20:13 simply states, "Thou shalt not kill," prohibiting the action altogether.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Proverbs 1:12 suggests taking matters into one's own hands, but Romans 12:19 urges believers to avoid vengeance and leave it to God's wrath.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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