Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 2:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 2:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 2:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Solomon, this verse means that some people are happy to do bad things and like to be with others who are also doing wrong. They find joy in making naughty choices and being around others who do the same.

Proverbs 2:14: Who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

This verse advises not to envy the oppressor or choose any of his ways, which contrasts with rejoicing in evil and delighting in frowardness.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

This verse warns against calling evil good and good evil, contradicting the idea of rejoicing in doing wrong.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]

Contradiction with Romans 12:9

This verse instructs to abhor what is evil and cling to what is good, opposite to taking pleasure in evil.

Romans 12:9: [Let] love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:11

This verse encourages having no fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness, but rather exposing them, contrary to delighting in wickedness.

Ephesians 5:11: And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22

This verse advises abstaining from all appearances of evil, contrasting the act of rejoicing in evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:14

This verse encourages departing from evil and doing good; seeking peace and pursuing it, opposing delighting in evil.

Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
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