Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you don't leave wisdom and always love her, she will take care of you and keep you safe. Wisdom is like a special friend who helps and protects you when you stay close to her.

Proverbs 4:6: Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

While Proverbs 4:6 emphasizes the positive aspect of wisdom and understanding, Ecclesiastes 1:18 suggests that wisdom can bring grief and sorrow.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

Proverbs 4:6 speaks of the benefits of wisdom, but these verses in Corinthians indicate that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, criticizing its value.

1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

Proverbs 4:6 encourages retention and adherence to wisdom, but Ecclesiastes 12:12 warns that much study and wisdom can be wearisome.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19-20

These verses state that the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, which contrasts with Proverbs 4:6 that promotes wisdom.

1 Corinthians 3:19-20: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.