Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 31:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 31:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that a good woman shops for materials like wool and flax and enjoys making things with her hands. It shows she is hardworking and happy to help her family.

Proverbs 31:13: She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

Jesus teaches not to worry about material needs, while Proverbs 31:13 highlights the industrious pursuit of resources.

Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Contradiction with Luke 10:41-42

Jesus tells Martha that worrying and being troubled about many things is unnecessary, whereas Proverbs 31:13 emphasizes the diligent work in seeking materials.

Luke 10:41-42: And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:6

It suggests that having tranquility with less is better than having more with toil and striving, contrasting the diligent pursuit in Proverbs 31:13.

Ecclesiastes 4:6: Better [is] an handful [with] quietness, than both the hands full [with] travail and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:28-29

Jesus invites those who labor and are burdened to find rest in Him, countering the active seeking of work and resources in Proverbs 31:13.

Matthew 11:28-29: Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4

Advises not to wear oneself out to become rich, whereas Proverbs 31:13 describes diligent labor in obtaining what is necessary.

Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
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