Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 29:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 29:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 29:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if a king is fair and kind to people who don’t have much, he will be a strong and good leader for a long time. Being nice and just helps make everything better for everyone.

Proverbs 29:14: The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

This verse suggests that delayed justice leads people to continue doing evil, potentially contradicting the perception of justice executed by a king in Proverbs 29:14.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Contradiction with Isaiah 10:1-2

Describes how unjust rulings and decrees harm the oppressed, counteracting the idea of a king equitably judging the poor as mentioned in Proverbs 29:14.

Isaiah 10:1-2: Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness [which] they have prescribed; [that write...: or, to the writers that write grievousness]

Contradiction with Micah 3:9-11

Highlights leaders who abhor judgment and pervert equity, opposing the notion of a king who judges faithfully in Proverbs 29:14.

Micah 3:9-11: Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.

Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:4

Indicates that the law is ineffective and judgment comes out perverted, conflicting with the expectation of righteous judgment from a king in Proverbs 29:14.

Habakkuk 1:4: Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth. [wrong: or, wrested]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:23

Criticizes religious leaders for neglecting justice, mercy, and faith, contrasting the concept of a king properly judging the poor in Proverbs 29:14.

Matthew 23:23: Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier [matters] of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. [anise: Gr. dill]
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