Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 29:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 29:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 29:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you teach and guide your child to do the right things, they will make you feel happy and bring you peace. It's like when you help them learn, they make you proud and make your heart feel good.

Proverbs 29:17: Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

While Proverbs 13:24 advises sparing the rod for hate, it promotes correction like Proverbs 29:17, but implies lack of correction equates to hate, highlighting a moral contradiction.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:4

This verse advises fathers not to provoke children to wrath, which can be seen as contradictory to correction that might incite anger, contrasting with Proverbs 29:17's promise of rest and delight.

Ephesians 6:4: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:21

It warns fathers not to embitter their children, potentially conflicting with the notion in Proverbs 29:17 that correction leads to delight and rest without negative effects.

Colossians 3:21: Fathers, provoke not your children [to anger], lest they be discouraged.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:11

This states chastening isn't joyous but grievous, suggesting a temporary contradiction to delight promised in Proverbs 29:17 unless viewed in the long term.

Hebrews 12:11: Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Advises turning the other cheek instead of correction, contrasting with the directive in Proverbs 29:17 for correcting a son.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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