Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 31:31

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

According to King Solomon, this verse means a woman should be recognized and celebrated for the good things she does, and her actions will show how special and hardworking she is to others. It's about giving thanks and appreciation for her efforts.

Proverbs 31:31: Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14

Proverbs 31:31 praises the work of a virtuous woman, while Ecclesiastes 1:14 describes all works done under the sun as vanity and vexation of spirit.

Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:1

Proverbs 31:31 encourages honoring a woman's work openly, whereas Matthew 6:1 warns against doing righteous acts to be seen by others.

Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:6

Proverbs 31:31 suggests good works are praiseworthy, yet Isaiah 64:6 states all righteousness is as filthy rags.

Isaiah 64:6: But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Contradiction with Luke 17:10

Proverbs 31:31 rewards deeds, while Luke 17:10 implies that servants should deem themselves unworthy of praise, having only done their duty.

Luke 17:10: So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Contradiction with James 4:16

Proverbs 31:31 commends good deeds, but James 4:16 teaches that boasting, which can accompany honoring works, is evil.

James 4:16: But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
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