Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 24:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 24:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 24:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, a person who makes plans to do bad things will be known as someone who causes trouble. It's like getting a nickname for being naughty because of their actions.

Proverbs 24:8: He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:3 advises to commit your works to the Lord, implying God's approval is needed for plans, in contrast to Proverbs 24:8 which states that devising wicked plans is inherently dishonorable, regardless of intention.

Proverbs 16:3: Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. [Commit: Heb. Roll]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God having plans to prosper and not harm, contradicting Proverbs 24:8's implication that planning something that harms or is against ethical standards is evil.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Luke 14:28

Luke 14:28 encourages planning and consideration, even for major projects, contrasting with Proverbs 24:8 which cautions against planning with wicked intent, suggesting planning is negative if the intent is wrong.

Luke 14:28: For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

James 4:13-15 advises against boasting about future plans without acknowledging God's will, conflicting with Proverbs 24:8 which suggests making plans can be inherently wicked without mentioning divine approval.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Matthew 6:34 advises not to worry about tomorrow's plans but focus on today, which opposes Proverbs 24:8's view that devising plans, particularly evil ones, is a negative trait.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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