Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you remember God and ask for His help in everything you do, He will show you the right way to go. Like a guide on a treasure map, God helps you find the best path.

Proverbs 3:6: In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:12

Suggests that individual judgment can lead to the wrong path, whereas Proverbs 3:6 advocates for trusting in God's guidance.

Proverbs 14:12: There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:23

Indicates that a person does not have the capacity to direct their own steps, contrasting with Proverbs 3:6's emphasis on divine direction.

Jeremiah 10:23: O LORD, I know that the way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

Describes people doing what was right in their own eyes, contradicting the idea of acknowledging God in all ways as advised in Proverbs 3:6.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:21

Warns against being wise in one's own eyes, which contrasts with the trust in divine wisdom advised by Proverbs 3:6.

Isaiah 5:21: Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! [in their own sight: Heb. before their face]

Contradiction with Romans 1:21

Highlights a lack of thankfulness and acknowledgement of God, conflicting with the instruction in Proverbs 3:6 to acknowledge Him.

Romans 1:21: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
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