Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 5:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 5:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 5:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this means the person felt very close to making bad choices, even when they were with good people at church. It’s a reminder that making the right choices is important, no matter who is watching.

Proverbs 5:14: I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27

Proverbs 10:27 speaks of the fear of the Lord prolonging days, while Proverbs 5:14 speaks of destruction and near ruin, implying a contradiction in outcomes based on different behaviors or states.

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

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7-8

While Proverbs 5:14 suggests an imminent downfall despite efforts, Galatians 6:7-8 emphasizes reaping what one sows, implying that actions lead to direct consequences.

Galatians 6:7-8: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:25

Psalm 37:25 suggests the righteousness are not forsaken, contradicting the notion of impending ruin described in Proverbs 5:14.

Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:1

Psalm 23:1 speaks of lacking nothing with the Lord as a shepherd, contrasting with the near ruin expressed in Proverbs 5:14.

Psalm 23:1: [A Psalm of David.] The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 states that all things work for good for those who love God, which contrasts the negative outcome hinted in Proverbs 5:14.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

Psalm 91:10 assures that no harm will overtake you, in contradiction to the proximity to ruin in Proverbs 5:14.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
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