Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 25:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 25:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 25:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, someone who gives wise advice is like a beautiful gold earring to a person who is willing to listen and learn. Just like the earring makes someone look nice, good advice helps a person become better.

Proverbs 25:12: [As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:6

This verse implies that offering wisdom or correction to those who do not value it is futile, whereas Proverbs 25:12 suggests that correction is valuable if the listener appreciates it.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:8

This verse advises against correcting a scoffer to avoid hatred, contrary to Proverbs 25:12 which promotes correction as a valuable act.

Proverbs 9:8: Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
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