Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, the author of Proverbs, people will show love and respect to someone who speaks honest and truthful words. It's like giving a big thumbs up for saying the right thing!

Proverbs 24:26: [Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right answer. [that...: Heb. that answereth right words]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:23

This verse states that rebuking someone will ultimately earn more favor than flattery, which contradicts the notion of blessing someone for giving a right answer in Proverbs 24:26.

Proverbs 28:23: He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:5

This verse suggests that flattering your neighbor spreads a net for their feet, implicitly contradicting the idea of blessing someone for a straightforward answer, as it might lead to dishonesty instead.

Proverbs 29:5: A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

This verse advises against performing acts to be seen by others, which contrasts with Proverbs 24:26's idea of openly affirming a right answer.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse warns not to give what is holy to dogs, implying discernment in sharing truth, which can be seen as conflicting with rewarding straightforwardness in Proverbs 24:26.

Matthew 7:6: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
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