Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 4:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 4:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 4:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you think highly of wisdom and hold onto it, wisdom will make you successful and respected. Wisdom is like a special friend that helps you do well in life.

Proverbs 4:8: Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:35

Proverbs 3:35 contrasts Proverbs 4:8 by indicating that fools inherit shame, whereas Proverbs 4:8 says wisdom will promote and honor you.

Proverbs 3:35: The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. [shall be...: Heb. exalteth the fools]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Matthew 23:12 states that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, which contrasts with Proverbs 4:8, where exaltation and honor come from wisdom.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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