Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you follow God's teachings, you will be safe and nothing bad will make you fall down.

Proverbs 3:23: Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

Contradiction with Job 5:7

This verse suggests that "man is born unto trouble," contradicting Proverbs 3:23 which implies safety in one's ways.

Job 5:7: Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. [trouble: or, labour] [sparks...: Heb. the sons of the burning coal lift up to fly]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse notes that chance happens to all, contradicting the notion of secure paths in Proverbs 3:23.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Psalm 73:2

This verse expresses nearly slipping, conflicting with the safety promised in Proverbs 3:23.

Psalm 73:2: But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

This verse warns of sudden destruction when they say peace and safety, opposing the assurance in Proverbs 3:23.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Luke 21:16-17

The promise of betrayal by close ones contradicts the security implied in Proverbs 3:23.

Luke 21:16-17: And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and [some] of you shall they cause to be put to death.

Contradiction with Acts 14:22

This verse speaks of much tribulation to enter God's kingdom, differing from the peace of mind in Proverbs 3:23.

Acts 14:22: Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
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