Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 30:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 30:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 30:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Proverbs, some people choose to speak badly about their parents and don't say kind things to them. This scripture teaches that it's important to respect and be thankful to our parents.

Proverbs 30:11: [There is] a generation [that] curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:22

This verse advises honoring both the father and mother, which contradicts the disrespect towards parents mentioned in Proverbs 30:11.

Proverbs 23:22: Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse commands honoring one's father and mother, contrasting with the behavior described in Proverbs 30:11.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:2

This verse calls honoring one's parents the first commandment with a promise, opposite to the disrespect highlighted in Proverbs 30:11.

Ephesians 6:2: Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)

Contradiction with Colossians 3:20

This verse instructs children to obey their parents in everything, which conflicts with the lack of respect in Proverbs 30:11.

Colossians 3:20: Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:16

This verse emphasizes honoring parents, counter to the cursing of parents described in Proverbs 30:11.

Deuteronomy 5:16: Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
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