Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 27:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 27:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 27:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, this verse is a warning to be careful about trusting people you don't know well. It suggests that if someone makes a promise for a stranger, you should ask for something valuable from them to make sure they keep their word.

Proverbs 27:13: Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Proverbs 27:13 advises taking collateral from a stranger which suggests caution in lending, while Matthew 5:42 encourages giving to anyone who asks without expecting anything in return.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Paradox #1

Proverbs 27:13 talks about taking a garment or pledge as a guarantee for someone else's debt. The contradiction could be seen in the potential for exploiting someone's misfortune. On one hand, the verse implies being cautious and ensuring security in transactions. On the other hand, it might conflict with the values of compassion and generosity, as it involves taking collateral, possibly leaving someone without essential items. This tension between self-protection and charity could be seen as morally inconsistent.

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