Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 29:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 29:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 29:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, people who are mean and like to hurt others don’t like good people, but kind and fair people want to help everyone.

Proverbs 29:10: The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. [The bloodthirsty: Heb. Men of blood]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts Proverbs 29:10 by advocating love and prayer for enemies, whereas Proverbs 29:10 suggests hatred for the upright by bloodthirsty individuals.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

This verse contradicts Proverbs 29:10 by encouraging kindness to enemies, while Proverbs 29:10 implies animosity from the wicked towards the righteous.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse contradicts Proverbs 29:10 as it promotes doing good to those who hate you, in contrast to the hostility indicated in Proverbs 29:10.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses contradict Proverbs 29:10 by instructing to help enemies, opposing the hatred mentioned in Proverbs 29:10.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.
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