Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 31:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 31:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, this means the woman works hard to find the best things for her family, just like a ship travels far to bring back good treasures. She cares a lot and makes sure everyone has what they need.

Proverbs 31:14: She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse encourages not being overly concerned with planning for the future, in contrast to Proverbs 31:14, where the woman plans ahead by bringing her food from afar.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Luke 12:24

This verse emphasizes relying on God’s provision rather than seeking resources from afar, contrasting with the diligent efforts in Proverbs 31:14.

Luke 12:24: Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against the accumulation of material goods, whereas Proverbs 31:14 depicts the woman as gathering and accumulating resources.

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

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

This verse warns against making future plans without consideration of God's will, contrasting with the woman in Proverbs 31:14 who is proactive in gathering resources.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
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