Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 28:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 28:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 28:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if someone tries to make good people do bad things, they will end up getting into trouble themselves. But people who stay honest and good will have nice things happen to them.

Proverbs 28:10: Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:10

This verse speaks of loving one's brother and living in the light, which contradicts the idea of leading the upright astray as mentioned in Proverbs 28:10.

1 John 2:10: He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. [occasion...: Gr. scandal]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:5

This verse suggests that the righteousness of the perfect shall direct their way, which contrasts the notion that the upright can be led astray as in Proverbs 28:10.

Proverbs 11:5: The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [direct: Heb. rectify]

Contradiction with Psalm 37:23

This verse states that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, suggesting divine guidance contrary to the possibility of leading the upright astray described in Proverbs 28:10.

Psalm 37:23: The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. [ordered: or, established]

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:9

This verse mentions walking uprightly with security, which contradicts the idea that an upright person can be led astray as stated in Proverbs 28:10.

Proverbs 10:9: He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Paradox #1

Proverbs 28:10 suggests that those who lead others astray will fall into their own traps, while the innocent will enjoy good things. A potential contradiction or inconsistency might arise when comparing this idea with situations in the Bible where the wicked seem to prosper or go unpunished, like in some Psalms or the Book of Job, where righteous people suffer despite their innocence. This could create a tension between the expectation of immediate justice and real-world experiences of delayed or unseen justice.

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