Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, wise ideas are like treasures that fools can't reach, so they stay quiet when smart people are talking. This means that fools might not know enough to join smart conversations.

Proverbs 24:7: Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

While Proverbs 24:7 suggests wisdom is too lofty for a fool, Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes that wisdom is the principal thing and encourages everyone to get wisdom, implying it should be accessible to all.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Proverbs 24:7 implies wisdom is out of reach for fools, whereas James 1:5 says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God, who gives generously without finding fault, suggesting wisdom is available to all.

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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