Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 20:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 20:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 20:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, a wise king can get rid of all the bad things just by looking carefully at what is happening around him. This means a good leader can make sure things are right and fair for everyone.

Proverbs 20:8: A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Contradiction with James 4:12

This verse suggests that there is only one lawgiver and judge, contrasting the ability of a king to judge effectively as stated in Proverbs 20:8.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Contradiction with Romans 3:23

This verse implies that all have sinned, which contradicts the notion in Proverbs 20:8 of a king being able to discern and purge all evil.

Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Advises against judging others, contradicting the active role of judgment by a king in Proverbs 20:8.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with John 8:7

Encourages those without sin to cast the first stone, challenging the king's role in judgment and condemnation in Proverbs 20:8.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
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