Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 23:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 23:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 23:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you eat food from someone who doesn't really care about you, you might regret it and feel bad afterward, losing any nice things that were said. He is teaching that it's important to think about who we trust and spend time with.

Proverbs 23:8: The morsel [which] thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Encourages thankfulness and prayer in every situation, whereas Proverbs 23:8 mentions vomiting up what you've eaten and wasting words.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28

Advises keeping silent to appear wise, which contrasts with the negative connotation of speech and action in Proverbs 23:8.

Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:13

States a merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, contrasting with the unpleasant action of vomiting mentioned in Proverbs 23:8.

Proverbs 15:13: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Urges giving thanks in everything, unlike the negative experience of losing what you have eaten as suggested in Proverbs 23:8.

1 Thessalonians 5:18: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Promotes a soft answer turning away wrath, differing from the outcome of wasted words and a symbol of unrest in Proverbs 23:8.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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