Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 4:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 4:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 4:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, think carefully about the choices you make and be sure of what you are doing, so everything will happen in a good way.

Proverbs 4:26: Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. [let...: or, all thy ways shall be ordered aright]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

While Proverbs 4:26 advises careful planning, Matthew 6:34 suggests not worrying about the future.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with James 4:13-14

Proverbs 4:26 emphasizes thought-out planning, but James 4:13-14 warns against presumption in planning.

James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Luke 12:19-20

Proverbs 4:26 advises establishing a stable path, yet Luke 12:19-20 highlights the futility of planning without regard to unforeseen circumstances.

Luke 12:19-20: And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
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