Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 25:25

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

According to Solomon, hearing good news from far away feels as refreshing and nice as having a cold drink when you are really thirsty. It makes your heart happy just like water makes your body feel better.

Proverbs 25:25: [As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so [is] good news from a far country.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

This verse states, "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked," which contradicts with Proverbs 25:25 about the refreshing nature of good news and peace when it comes from afar, as it denies the wicked any chance of peace, regardless of good news.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:3

The verse "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better" contradicts the refreshing nature of good news described in Proverbs 25:25, by suggesting that sorrow brings more benefit than joy or good tidings.

Ecclesiastes 7:3: Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. [Sorrow: or, Anger]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus says, "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword." This contradicts the refreshing peace of good news from Proverbs 25:25, indicating that His coming brings conflict instead.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

"They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace." This contradicts the nature of good news bringing refreshment, as it describes a false sense of peace.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]
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