Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people are sometimes tempted to do bad things to get lots of treasures and fancy things, but this isn't the right path. Solomon warns us to be careful and not to join in such wrong actions.

Proverbs 1:13: We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:27

This verse warns that those who are greedy for gain bring trouble to their own household, contradicting the notion of filling houses with spoil.

Proverbs 15:27: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:20

This verse teaches that a faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished, contradicting the idea of seeking spoil.

Proverbs 28:20: A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [innocent: or, unpunished]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

This verse states that whoever loves money never has enough, contradicting the idea of gathering spoil with contentment.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse warns that the love of money is the root of all evil, contradicting the pursuit of spoil as favorable.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse encourages being content with what you have, contradicting the desire to be filled with spoil.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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