Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 5:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 5:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 5:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that if you don't listen to and learn from your teachers, you might feel sad and regret it later. It's like not paying attention in class and then wishing you had because it would have helped you.

Proverbs 5:13: And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

Proverbs 19:20 emphasizes the importance of listening to counsel and accepting instruction, which contrasts with Proverbs 5:13, where regret is expressed for not following such advice.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

This verse states that a wise person listens to counsel, directly opposing the sentiment of Proverbs 5:13, where there is regret for not listening to advice.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5

Encourages the wise to hear and increase learning, contradicting Proverbs 5:13's expression of regret over not heeding instruction.

Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:31

Highlights that listening to reproof results in being at home among the wise, opposing the sentiment in Proverbs 5:13 of regret for ignoring reproof.

Proverbs 15:31: The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Contradiction with James 1:22

Encourages being doers of the word and not hearers only, contradicting Proverbs 5:13 where there is regret for not obeying instruction heard.

James 1:22: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
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