Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 28:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 28:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 28:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a wise child listens to and follows rules, making their parents proud, while a child who spends time with troublemakers embarrasses their parents.

Proverbs 28:7: Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father. [is a companion...: or, feedeth gluttons]

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:24

A contradicting view where taking from parents without guilt is rationalized, opposing the condemnation of riotous living.

Proverbs 28:24: Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer. [a destroyer: Heb. a man destroying]

Contradiction with Matthew 11:19

Jesus associating with gluttons and winebibbers, showing acceptance rather than shame, contradicts the negative view of riotous living.

Matthew 11:19: The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:15

Promoting enjoyment and merriment in life, including eating and drinking, which contrasts with the disgrace in Proverbs 28:7.

Ecclesiastes 8:15: Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.

Contradiction with Luke 15:13

The story of the Prodigal Son, who initially lives riotously but is ultimately forgiven and welcomed back, showing a more nuanced view of unruly living.

Luke 15:13: And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

Contradiction with Romans 14:3

Advising acceptance of others' dietary choices, which contradicts the condemnation of gluttonous or riotous habits.

Romans 14:3: Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4

Stating everything created by God is good and should be received with thanksgiving, opposing the disparagement of indulgence in food or drink.

1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
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