Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 31:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 31:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, this verse means that a good and wise person makes sure her family has warm clothes for the winter, so she doesn't worry when it gets cold. She is well-prepared and takes care of her family very well.

Proverbs 31:21: She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet. [scarlet: or, double garments]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:25

This verse encourages not to worry about clothing, while Proverbs 31:21 speaks of being prepared with proper clothing for her household.

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 12:22

Similar to Matthew 6:25, it advises not to be anxious about clothing, whereas Proverbs 31:21 emphasizes readiness.

Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises not to worry about tomorrow, potentially contradicting the preparedness highlighted in Proverbs 31:21.

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 12:29

Suggests not to seek what you should wear, contrasting the preparedness shown in Proverbs 31:21.

Luke 12:29: And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. [neither...: or, live not in careful suspense]

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

Advises not to be anxious about anything, possibly conflicting with the proactive concern for her household’s attire in Proverbs 31:21.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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