Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 27:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 27:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 27:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, this verse means that when plants grow and are ready, people should gather them for use. It reminds us that nature provides what we need at the right time.

Proverbs 27:25: The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

This verse speaks of the futility and vanity in all the toils under the sun, suggesting that such efforts can ultimately be meaningless.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 2:11

Describes all the labor and hard work as vanity and vexation, indicating that it can feel unfruitful despite diligence.

Ecclesiastes 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all [was] vanity and vexation of spirit, and [there was] no profit under the sun.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

Advises against laying up earthly treasures, thus contradicting the focus on gathering riches and resources through labor as Proverbs 27:25 might suggest.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:20

Shows the futility of hoarding wealth and resources, as life is uncertain and wealth does not prevent sudden demise.

Luke 12:20: But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? [thy...: Gr. do they require thy soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:31-32

Encourages not to worry about material needs, as God knows these needs, contrary to relying on diligence for provision as per Proverbs 27:25.

Matthew 6:31-32: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
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