Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 31:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 31:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, a wise woman knows that the things she makes or does are very good, and she works hard even at night. This means she is clever and always makes sure her family has what they need.

Proverbs 31:18: She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night. [She...: Heb. She tasteth]

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15-16

Proverbs 31:18 commends wise trade, whereas 1 John cautions against worldly desires.

1 John 2:15-16: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Proverbs 31:18 values enterprise, Matthew emphasizes storing treasures in heaven, not on earth.

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 31:18 praises profitable work, while Luke warns against covetousness and valuing possessions.

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 1 Timothy 6:10

Proverbs 31:18 sees worth in profit, but 1 Timothy warns of the love of money being the root of evil.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

Proverbs 31:18 appreciates gain, while Ecclesiastes suggests that wealth doesn't satisfy.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.
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