Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 30:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 30:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 30:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, the person who wrote Proverbs, he is asking God for only two important things that he really wants before he dies. He hopes that God will listen and not say no to these requests.

Proverbs 30:7: Two [things] have I required of thee; deny me [them] not before I die: [deny...: Heb. withhold not from me]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:8-10

Proverbs 30:7 seeks moderation and avoids wealth, while this verse warns of the love of money but acknowledges contentment with basic needs, without asking to avoid wealth.

1 Timothy 6:8-10: And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:11-12

Proverbs 30:7 requests neither poverty nor riches, whereas Paul in Philippians claims contentment in all circumstances, suggesting acceptance of both extremes.

Philippians 4:11-12: Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Proverbs 30:7 requests avoidance of riches or poverty for contentment and truth, whereas this verse emphasizes storing treasures in heaven, contrasting earthly wealth.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Proverbs 30:7 requests for balance; however, this verse warns distinctly against all greed, suggesting that material possessions are not fulfilling.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

Proverbs 30:7 asks "Give me neither poverty nor riches," whereas this verse suggests wisdom and prosperity together can act as a form of protection, contrasting with avoiding riches.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]
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