Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, wisdom holds long life in one hand and wealth and respect in the other, showing that being wise can lead to a good and full life. Christians believe that by following God's wisdom, they can be blessed with these gifts.

Proverbs 3:16: Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:15

This verse suggests that a righteous person may perish despite their righteousness, contradicting the idea that wisdom brings long life and riches.

Ecclesiastes 7:15: All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.

Contradiction with Job 21:7-13

These verses describe wicked people living long lives and prospering, contradicting the notion that wisdom and righteousness are necessary for long life and riches.

Job 21:7-13: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-12

This passage depicts the prosperity of the wicked, highlighting a contradiction with the concept that wisdom and righteousness lead to riches and honor.

Psalm 73:3-12: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1-2

Jeremiah questions why the way of the wicked prospers, which contradicts the idea that long life and riches are granted through wisdom.

Jeremiah 12:1-2: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]
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