Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 26:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 26:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 26:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, it means that someone who tricks or lies to their friend and then says they were only joking is like someone who does something unkind and then pretends it was just for fun. It's a warning to be honest and kind to others, and not hide behind jokes.

Proverbs 26:19: So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

Contradiction with Sirach 27:13

Sirach advises not to sit at the council of fools, contradicting the notion of dismissing deceitful actions as jokes in Proverbs 26:19.

Sirach 27:13:

Contradiction with James 5:12

James advises to avoid deceit and manipulation by being simple in speech, contradicting the mockery in Proverbs 26:19.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:22

Emphasizes the value of a merry heart for good like medicine, which contradicts minimizing harm or deceit in Proverbs 26:19.

Proverbs 17:22: A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. [like: or, to]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Advises letting your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and 'No' be 'No,' contradicting frivolous deceit in Proverbs 26:19.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Romans 12:9

Urges sincere love and hate of evil, contradicting treating deception as jest in Proverbs 26:19.

Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in the verse might be about someone doing something harmful or irresponsible and then claiming they were just joking. This behavior can be seen as contradictory to moral teachings that encourage honesty, responsibility, and care for others. It suggests that people should not excuse bad behavior by pretending it was a joke, as it can be hurtful and misleading.

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