Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, this verse is about learning how to be wise, fair, and just, treating everyone equally. It teaches us to understand what is right and how to make good choices.

Proverbs 1:3: To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; [equity: Heb. equities]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

Proverbs 1:3 promotes receiving instruction of wisdom and justice, whereas 1 Corinthians 3:19 says the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Proverbs 1:3 encourages the pursuit of wisdom, while Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that increasing in wisdom increases sorrow.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with James 3:15

Proverbs 1:3 advocates for wisdom and instruction, but James 3:15 mentions wisdom that does not come from above, implying some wisdom can be earthly and negative.

James 3:15: This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish. [sensual: or, natural]
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