Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, the author of the book, God doesn't want bad people to plan and hurt good people or take their things. Good people should be safe and peaceful in their homes.

Proverbs 24:15: Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Proverbs 24:15 advises against laying wait for the righteous, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies, suggesting no harm or malice towards others.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Proverbs 24:15 advises against harming the dwelling of the righteous, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs to not take vengeance but leave it to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

Proverbs 24:15 suggests avoidance of hostility, while Exodus 23:4-5 encourages helping even your enemy's animal in distress, showing kindness or fairness even towards adversaries.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Proverbs 24:15 implies not planning ill, whereas 1 Thessalonians 5:15 promotes seeking good for everyone, not repaying evil with evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Proverbs 24:15 implies the caution against planning harm, while Leviticus 19:18 directly commands to not take revenge or bear grudges, emphasizing love for neighbors.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
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