Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, God doesn't like people who are mean and tricky, but He shares His special secrets with those who are good and follow Him.

Proverbs 3:32: For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous.

Contradiction with James 4:8

While Proverbs 3:32 states that the froward (perverse) is an abomination to the Lord, James 4:8 suggests that all sinners, by drawing near to God and cleansing themselves, can be accepted by Him.

James 4:8: Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

Proverbs 3:32 emphasizes separation from the froward, yet Isaiah 55:7 calls for the wicked to forsake their ways and return to the Lord, highlighting His mercy and readiness to pardon.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

Proverbs 3:32 makes a clear distinction between the froward and the righteous, but Matthew 5:45 notes that God makes His sun rise on both the evil and the good, showing impartiality in certain blessings.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

Proverbs 3:32 states God's disfavor towards the froward, but 2 Peter 3:9 indicates that God is patient and not wishing for anyone to perish, which emphasizes His willingness for all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Luke 6:35

While Proverbs 3:32 portrays the Lord as detesting the perverse, Luke 6:35 encourages loving even enemies, reflecting God's kindness to the unthankful and the evil.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.
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