Proverbs 1:23 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Solomon, the author of the book, God is asking people to listen to His advice and change their ways. If they do, God will help them understand Him better and will share His spirit with them.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26

Proverbs 1:23 suggests repentance can lead to receiving the outpouring of spirit and understanding, while Hebrews 10:26 warns that after willfully sinning with knowledge, no sacrifice remains, implying no second chance for repentance.

Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:30

Proverbs 1:23 offers a chance to receive wisdom after turning at reproof, whereas Jeremiah 6:30 describes people as "reprobate silver," rejected by the Lord, implying no opportunity for correction.

Jeremiah 6:30: Reprobate silver shall [men] call them, because the LORD hath rejected them. [Reprobate...: or, Refuse silver]

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

Proverbs 1:23 promises understanding following reproof, but Matthew 13:13 refers to the people as seeing and hearing but not understanding, suggesting that some will not receive understanding despite opportunities.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Contradiction with Zechariah 7:13

Proverbs 1:23 indicates a response to turning at reproof, yet Zechariah 7:13 suggests that God will not listen when called upon by those who refused His earlier calls, implying a missed opportunity for repentance.

Zechariah 7:13: Therefore it is come to pass, [that] as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:9-10

Proverbs 1:23 indicates that people can achieve understanding if they respond to reproof, while Isaiah 6:9-10 describes a deliberate action to prevent understanding and healing of the people, implying no chance for comprehension.

Isaiah 6:9-10: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [indeed, but understand: or, without ceasing, etc: Heb. in hearing, etc]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

Proverbs 1:23 states that turning at reproof results in God's response, whereas 1 Samuel 28:6 details how God did not answer Saul when he inquired of Him, implying that reproof may not always result in divine response.