Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 5:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 5:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 5:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that if you make bad choices, like not listening to good advice, you might feel very sorry later when you get older and your body feels weak and tired. It's a reminder to be wise and make good choices so you can be happy and healthy.

Proverbs 5:11: And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27

While Proverbs 5:11 discusses the regret and loss at the end of life due to wrongful living, Proverbs 10:27 states that the fear of the Lord prolongs life, implying a positive outcome not evident in 5:11.

Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]

Contradiction with Proverbs 9:11

Proverbs 5:11 talks about mourning at the end of life, whereas Proverbs 9:11 promises an increase in days and years through wisdom, suggesting a hopeful future with wisdom.

Proverbs 9:11: For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 11:9

Proverbs 5:11 focuses on sorrow in old age due to past actions, while Ecclesiastes 11:9 encourages enjoying life in youth, which could lead to the sorrow mentioned in Proverbs 5:11.

Ecclesiastes 11:9: Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these [things] God will bring thee into judgment.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:16

Proverbs 5:11 highlights regret in old age, whereas Psalm 91:16 promises long life and salvation, presenting a contrasting promise of fulfillment at life's end.

Psalm 91:16: With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. [long...: Heb. length of days]

Contradiction with Job 5:26

Proverbs 5:11 depicts weariness at the end of life, but Job 5:26 describes reaching the grave in full age and vigor, suggesting a prosperous old life.

Job 5:26: Thou shalt come to [thy] grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season. [cometh in: Heb. ascendeth]
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