Contradiction with Proverbs 16:2
This verse suggests that a person's ways may seem pure to them, but it is the Lord who judges the spirits, implying self-perception of purity is often deceptive.
Proverbs 16:2: All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
This verse states that the heart is deceitful and wicked beyond comprehension, suggesting that one's perception of personal purity is misguided.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
This verse declares that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, contradicting any claim to inherent cleanliness or purity.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Contradiction with 1 John 1:8
This verse states that claiming to be without sin is self-deception, contradicting a belief in one's inherent purity.
1 John 1:8: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6
This verse states that all righteousness is as filthy rags, challenging any claim to inherent cleanliness among a people.
Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
Paradox #1
Proverbs 30:12 talks about people who see themselves as pure, even though they haven't cleaned up their mistakes or wrongdoings. The potential contradiction could be with the idea that only external actions determine purity, neglecting internal thoughts or intentions highlighted in other parts of the Bible. This verse points out self-deception, which can seem at odds with teachings that emphasize inner transformation and sincerity.
Paradox #2
Proverbs 30:12 talks about people who see themselves as pure but are not cleansed from wrongdoing. A contradiction might arise if someone claims to be good or righteous based solely on their own judgment, without acknowledging or addressing their faults. This could lead to a conflict between self-perception and actual behavior, creating a disconnect between how they see themselves and how they truly act.