Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 28:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 28:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 28:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people who are too proud and think too much of themselves can cause fights and problems, but those who trust in God will have everything they need and be happy.

Proverbs 28:25: He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:5

This verse says, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," which contradicts Proverbs 28:25's emphasis on being contentious through pride, suggesting that humility, not pride, provides blessings.

Matthew 5:5: Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble," directly contradicting Proverbs 28:25 by indicating pride leads to resistance from God rather than prosperity.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

This verse advises, "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble," which opposes the notion of strife and pride mentioned in Proverbs 28:25.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse mentions, "When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom," which contradicts the idea of prosperity linked to pride in Proverbs 28:25, suggesting shame follows pride instead.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
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