Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
This verse advises against accumulating earthly treasures, contrasting with the idea of gathering wealth mentioned in Proverbs 28:8.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10
Suggests that those who love money will never be satisfied, conflicting with the notion in Proverbs 28:8 of collecting wealth.
Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Warns against all kinds of greed and emphasizes that life does not consist in an abundance of possessions, opposing the concept of Proverbs 28:8.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:9-10
Indicates that the pursuit of wealth can lead to ruin and destruction, which contradicts the notion in Proverbs 28:8.
1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 28:8 talks about gathering wealth through unjust means, indirectly suggesting that such wealth will eventually benefit those who are kind to the poor. The potential contradiction might arise with other verses in the Bible that emphasize the accumulation of wealth as a blessing or a reward from God. This can create confusion about whether accumulating wealth is inherently bad or if the means by which wealth is gathered is what truly matters. However, these interpretations can often be reconciled by emphasizing righteous living and ethical conduct over mere material gain.
Paradox #2
Proverbs 28:8 discusses the accumulation of wealth through unjust means and its eventual transfer to those who are kind to the poor. The potential contradiction here might be that it seems to suggest that gaining wealth through unethical ways is acceptable as it will ultimately be redirected towards a good cause, which could be seen as conflicting with the idea that unjust actions are inherently wrong regardless of the outcome.