Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 26:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 26:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 26:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, just like a person who can't walk well because their legs don't work the same, a fool can't use wise sayings properly. They might say wise things, but they don't really understand them.

Proverbs 26:7: The legs of the lame are not equal: so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools. [are...: Heb. are lifted up]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:2

Proverbs 15:2 states that the tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, which contrasts with Proverbs 26:7 suggesting that a parable in the mouth of fools is useless.

Proverbs 15:2: The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:12

Ecclesiastes 10:12 says that the words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, conflicting with Proverbs 26:7, which implies that fools cannot convey wisdom effectively.

Ecclesiastes 10:12: The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. [gracious: Heb. grace]

Contradiction with Psalms 37:30

Psalms 37:30 indicates that the mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, which contrasts with Proverbs 26:7's implication that wisdom from a fool is ineffective.

Psalms 37:30: The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:31

Proverbs 10:31 suggests the mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, opposing Proverbs 26:7's notion that fools cannot deliver wisdom properly.

Proverbs 10:31: The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:30

Proverbs 11:30 claims that he who wins souls is wise, implying effectiveness in speech, contradicting the uselessness implied in Proverbs 26:7 for fools’ parables.

Proverbs 11:30: The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise. [winneth: Heb. taketh]
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