Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, Christians believe that if you can help someone who deserves it, you should do it and not hold back. It's like sharing your toys when you have plenty and someone else needs one.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

This verse encourages giving to everyone who asks, without withholding, which may contradict with any conditionality in Proverbs 3:27.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

This verse directs to give to those who ask and to not turn away from those who wish to borrow, whereas Proverbs 3:27 may imply giving only when one has the means.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 15:7-8

This passage instructs opening one's hand wide to the poor and providing sufficient for their need, contrasting with any hesitation to give in Proverbs 3:27.

Deuteronomy 15:7-8: If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

Paradox #1

Proverbs 3:27 advises people not to withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in their power to act. A potential contradiction could arise if someone interprets "those who deserve it" differently. One person might help only those they personally judge as deserving, which could conflict with broader principles of unconditional kindness or charity. This subjective judgment can lead to inconsistency in how help is given.

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