Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 23:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 23:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 23:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, this verse tells us to listen carefully and learn from others so we can become wise and make good choices. It's like using our hearts and ears to collect good advice and use it in our lives.

Proverbs 23:12: Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse suggests that with much wisdom comes much sorrow, contradicting the encouragement to apply the heart to instruction.

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

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:1

This verse states that knowledge can lead to arrogance, which contradicts the encouragement to be wise and instructed.

1 Corinthians 8:1: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

This verse implies that the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God, which contrasts with the call to seek instruction and knowledge.

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 Jeremiah 9:23

This verse warns against boasting in wisdom, which can contradict the instruction to apply oneself to instruction and knowledge.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
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