Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 30:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 30:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 30:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, there are people who think they are very important and better than others, often looking down on everyone. This verse teaches us that being too proud is not a good thing.

Proverbs 30:13: [There is] a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:23

Proverbs 29:23 speaks to humility by stating that a man's pride will bring him low, which contradicts Proverbs 30:13 that implies a haughty and proud demeanor.

Proverbs 29:23: A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Contradiction with James 4:6

James 4:6 declares that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, contradicting the proud and lofty attitude described in Proverbs 30:13.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5

1 Peter 5:5 advises to be clothed with humility, as God opposes the proud, which contradicts the haughty spirit in Proverbs 30:13.

1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

Luke 14:11 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, opposing the lifted eyes and pride of Proverbs 30:13.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:11

Isaiah 2:11 warns that lofty looks and pride will be humbled, contradicting the prideful demeanor in Proverbs 30:13.

Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 encourages esteem of others better than oneself, directly opposing the pride and self-exaltation of Proverbs 30:13.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Matthew 23:12 states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradictory to the prideful lifting of eyes in Proverbs 30:13.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:5

Proverbs 16:5 claims that everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord, which directly contradicts the proud demeanor of Proverbs 30:13.

Proverbs 16:5: Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]
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