Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 29:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 29:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 29:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, if a person keeps ignoring warnings and stays stubborn, they might suddenly get into big trouble and won't be able to fix it. It teaches that listening and learning from advice is important.

Proverbs 29:1: He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. [He...: Heb. A man of reproofs]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:11-12

These verses suggest that the Lord's correction is an act of love, contradicting the idea of suddenly being destroyed for hardening one's neck against reproof.

Proverbs 3:11-12: My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8-9

These verses describe God as merciful and slow to anger, which contradicts the idea of sudden destruction for persistence in one's stubbornness.

Psalm 103:8-9: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21-23

These verses indicate God's willingness for the wicked to repent and be forgiven, contradicting the notion of being suddenly destroyed without remedy.

Ezekiel 18:21-23: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse speaks of God's patience and desire for everyone to come to repentance, opposing the idea of immediate and irreversible punishment.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
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