Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 25:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 25:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 25:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, it's better to be invited to a special place than to be asked to move back because you went to the wrong spot. This teaches us to be humble and wait our turn so that we are always welcome.

Proverbs 25:7: For better [it is] that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

Contradiction with Luke 14:10

This verse advises taking a lower place and being invited up higher, which aligns rather than contradicts with Proverbs 25:7.

Luke 14:10: But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

Contradiction with James 4:10

This verse encourages humility to be exalted by the Lord, which supports the counsel of Proverbs 25:7 rather than contradicting it.

James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse highlights the principle of humbling oneself to be exalted, aligning with the advice given in Proverbs 25:7 rather than contradicting it.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:6

This verse directly provides the negative counterpart to Proverbs 25:7, advising against promoting oneself before a king, which is harmonious guidance rather than contradictory.

Proverbs 25:6: Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]: [Put...: Heb. Set not out thy glory]
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