Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, the author of the book, he looked at something carefully, thought about it, and learned something important from it. This teaches us that paying attention and thinking can help us understand and learn valuable lessons.

Proverbs 24:32: Then I saw, [and] considered [it] well: I looked upon [it, and] received instruction. [considered...: Heb. set my heart]

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:15

Contradicts by suggesting that slothfulness leads to deep sleep and idleness leads to hunger, whereas Proverbs 24:32 implies learning from observing a neglected field.

Proverbs 19:15: Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:18

Implies that through sloth the roof decays, whereas Proverbs 24:32 suggests learning by considering the fields of the slothful.

Ecclesiastes 10:18: By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

Contradiction with Hebrews 6:12

Encourages followers to not be slothful but follow faith and patience, contradicting the reflection and learning from a slothful state as seen in Proverbs 24:32.

Hebrews 6:12: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:25

Indicates that the desire of the slothful kills him, contradicting the observational lesson and wisdom gained from the slothful situation in Proverbs 24:32.

Proverbs 21:25: The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Contradiction with James 2:17

States that faith without works is dead, implying lack of action contradicts the reflection in Proverbs 24:32 on learning from inaction or neglect.

James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]
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