Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that if you make bad choices, you might lose your happiness and give your best time to people who don't care about you. It's like giving away your treasures to those who will just hurt you.

Proverbs 5:9: Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

Advises to give to everyone, contrasting with retaining honor.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:42

Encourages giving, which contradicts safeguarding one's honor.

Matthew 5:42: Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 9:7

It promotes cheerful giving, opposing the caution in Proverbs 5:9.

2 Corinthians 9:7: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:17

Says giving to the poor is lending to the Lord, unlike losing honor.

Proverbs 19:17: He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. [that which...: or, his deed]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Talks about storing treasures in heaven, unlike fearing loss of honor.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with James 1:5

Suggests God gives generously, opposing losing honor by sharing.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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