Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you listen to my advice and keep my rules in your heart, you'll become wise and make better choices. It's like planting seeds that will grow into big, strong trees in your life.

Proverbs 2:1: My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7

Proverbs 2:1 emphasizes the importance of receiving words and commandments willingly from God, while Proverbs 3:7 advises against being wise in one's own eyes, which could imply a self-directed pursuit of wisdom.

Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

Proverbs 2:1 encourages treasuring commandments of wisdom, while Proverbs 4:7 exalts wisdom as the principal thing, urging to get wisdom, implying a focus on obtaining it above heeding previously given instructions.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4

Proverbs 2:1 promotes storing up God's commandments, while Proverbs 23:4 warns against laboring to be rich and trusting one's own understanding, suggesting a potential conflict in prioritizing wealth over adhering to divine commands.

Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

Proverbs 2:1 encourages diligently keeping commandments, whereas Ecclesiastes 12:12 warns that of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh, implying a caution against exhaustive pursuit of knowledge which can contrast with continual adherence to commandments.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]
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