Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you listen to God's wisdom, you will be safe and won't have to be afraid of anything bad. God promises to take care of you and keep you from harm.

Proverbs 1:33: But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Contradiction with Job 3:25

This verse reflects Job's experience of facing fear and trouble, contradicting Proverbs 1:33 which suggests safety and peace for those who listen to wisdom.

Job 3:25: For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. [the thing...: Heb. I feared a fear, and it came upon me]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:14

This verse observes that righteous people sometimes suffer despite their righteousness, contradicting the peace and safety suggested in Proverbs 1:33.

Ecclesiastes 8:14: There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just [men], unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked [men], to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also [is] vanity.

Contradiction with John 16:33

Jesus acknowledges that in the world, believers will face tribulation, which contrasts the ease and safety promised in Proverbs 1:33.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 3:12

The verse indicates that those who live godly in Christ will face persecution, contradicting the notion of dwelling safely in Proverbs 1:33.

2 Timothy 3:12: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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