Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 23:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 23:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 23:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a dad feels super happy and proud when his child does what's right and makes smart choices. It brings him lots of joy when his child is wise.

Proverbs 23:24: The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise [child] shall have joy of him.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:35-36

These verses discuss familial division and conflict, contrasting with the joy and unity shown in Proverbs 23:24 regarding a righteous child.

Matthew 10:35-36: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with Micah 7:6

This verse speaks of conflict within families, which contradicts the harmonious and joyful family relationship described in Proverbs 23:24.

Micah 7:6: For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies [are] the men of his own house.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:29

This verse suggests leaving family for the sake of following Jesus, contrasting with the emphasis on the familial joy and pride in Proverbs 23:24.

Matthew 19:29: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
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