Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, it is smart to listen to helpful advice when you have a big problem to solve, and having many people to give good tips can keep you safe.

Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Job 12:13

Demonstrates that wisdom and counsel come from God alone, whereas Proverbs 24:6 emphasizes seeking advice from many counselors.

Job 12:13: With him [is] wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. [With...: that is, With God]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

Indicates that God can hide wisdom from the wise and prudent, contradicting the reliance on counselors in Proverbs 24:6.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, contradicting the idea that safety is found in a multitude of counselors as stated in Proverbs 24:6.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Encourages asking God for wisdom directly, which contradicts the idea in Proverbs 24:6 of relying on many counselors for counsel.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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