Contradiction with 1 John 3:9
This verse states that whoever is born of God does not commit sin, which contradicts Proverbs 24:16 that acknowledges a righteous person may fall multiple times.
1 John 3:9: Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. [is born: or, has been born]
Contradiction with Hebrews 10:26
This verse suggests that if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, contrasting with Proverbs 24:16 that implies falling can happen repeatedly with forgiveness.
Hebrews 10:26: For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Contradiction with Matthew 5:48
This verse calls for perfection as God is perfect, contradicting with the idea in Proverbs 24:16 that a righteous person can fall multiple times.
Matthew 5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse suggests that if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, aligning yet also contrasting with Proverbs 24:16, which assumes the possibility of repeated falls but doesn’t necessarily recognize confession or self-deception.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 1:15-16
These verses call for holiness in all actions, contrasting with Proverbs 24:16, which acknowledges that even the righteous may fail repeatedly.
1 Peter 1:15-16: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
Paradox #1
Proverbs 24:16 suggests that a righteous person might fall multiple times but will get back up, while the wicked will stumble into trouble. A perceived contradiction arises when comparing this with the idea that being righteous might imply moral perfection or protection from failure. However, this verse emphasizes resilience and perseverance rather than sinlessness. The inconsistency isn't literal; it highlights the human experience of struggle and the value of persistence.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction in this verse could be the idea that it encourages the notion that good people will always recover from their setbacks, while bad people will eventually face downfall. This might conflict with real-life observations where sometimes good people suffer without recovery, and those perceived as bad prosper without apparent consequence. This could raise questions about fairness and justice.