Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, wise people listen and learn more, and people who understand things will get good advice. This means it's important to listen and keep learning to make smart choices.

Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

It suggests God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, which contrasts with Proverbs 1:5 advocating for increasing learning and wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

It states that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, conflicting with Proverbs 1:5's positive view of increasing wisdom.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

It declares that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, contradicting Proverbs 1:5's encouragement to attain and increase wisdom.

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 Isaiah 29:14

It mentions the wisdom of the wise will perish, which challenges the notion in Proverbs 1:5 to enhance understanding.

Isaiah 29:14: Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, [even] a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. [proceed: Heb. add]
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