Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 27:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 27:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 27:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Proverbs, this verse teaches Christians the importance of taking good care of what they have, like animals or things they are in charge of, and to always pay attention to them so they can do well. This means being responsible and looking after everything carefully.

Proverbs 27:23: Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds. [look...: Heb. set thy heart]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse advises not to worry about life and material needs, suggesting a focus on spiritual matters rather than the diligent attention to material wealth implied in Proverbs 27:23.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

Similar to Matthew 6:25, these verses encourage not worrying about earthly needs like clothing and food, which contrasts with the call for diligence in managing worldly possessions in Proverbs 27:23.

Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-33

These verses emphasize seeking God's kingdom first and assure provision for needs, which seems to downplay the necessity for human diligence in managing possessions as stressed in Proverbs 27:23.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse advises believers to be anxious for nothing and to rely on prayer for needs, contradicting the proactive management and concern over material goods implied in Proverbs 27:23.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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