Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 31:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 31:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, the author of the book of Proverbs, this verse means that a good woman is hardworking and makes things to sell, like clothes, to help her family. She is creative and helps provide by making sure they have what they need.

Proverbs 31:24: She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises not to store up treasures on earth, which can be seen as contradicting the idea of selling goods in Proverbs 31:24.

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 Matthew 6:25

The focus on not worrying about what you will eat or wear contrasts with the industrious nature of the woman in Proverbs 31:24.

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 Matthew 19:21

Advises selling possessions and giving to the poor, which may contradict the business aspect of selling goods described in Proverbs 31:24.

Matthew 19:21: Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go [and] sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come [and] follow me.

Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23

Encourages not to worry about life and material concerns, opposing the diligence in trade depicted in Proverbs 31:24.

Luke 12:22-23: 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 Luke 16:13

States that you cannot serve both God and money, which might oppose the commercial activity seen in Proverbs 31:24.

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
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