Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 28:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 28:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 28:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people who are careful and respectful are usually happy, but those who don't listen and ignore advice will get into trouble.

Proverbs 28:14: Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

It contradicts Proverbs 28:14 by stating that perfect love casts out fear, implying that one should not dwell in fear, while Proverbs 28:14 suggests a sense of blessedness in fearing always.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

It contradicts Proverbs 28:14 by encouraging believers to be anxious for nothing and to bring requests to God to receive peace, while Proverbs 28:14 commends a continuous state of fear.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

It contradicts Proverbs 28:14 by stating that God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not a spirit of fear, differing from the idea of fearing always in Proverbs.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

It contradicts Proverbs 28:14 by reassuring believers not to fear because God is with them, offering strength and help, unlike the implied virtue in constant fear in Proverbs.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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