Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 28:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 28:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 28:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, if a land has many rulers because people are doing wrong things, it will not be stable. But if a wise and smart person leads, the land will do well and last a long time.

Proverbs 28:2: For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. [by...: or, by men of understanding and wisdom shall they likewise be prolonged]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse suggests that having a multitude of counselors brings safety, which implies that many leaders or advisors can be beneficial, contrary to the notion in Proverbs 28:2 that many rulers are indicative of a lack of understanding.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

These verses emphasize the advantage and benefit of two working together, suggesting the merits of having more than one leader, contradicting the idea in Proverbs 28:2 that a multitude of rulers is negative.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10: Two [are] better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

This passage highlights the importance of diversity within one body, suggesting that having many members (or leaders) can lead to a stronger, unified body, which contradicts the view in Proverbs 28:2 that many rulers indicate a lack of guidance.

1 Corinthians 12:12-14: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also [is] Christ.
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