Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, people who do bad things might face big troubles very quickly, and once these troubles come, they cannot be fixed or stopped. Christians believe that this is a warning to be good and honest, so we don't end up in such trouble.

Proverbs 6:15: Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

While Proverbs 6:15 suggests that trouble will come suddenly upon the wicked, Ecclesiastes 8:11 points out that because punishment isn't immediate, people's hearts are set on doing evil.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Contradiction with Psalm 37:7

Proverbs 6:15 indicates sudden calamity for the wicked, whereas Psalm 37:7 advises patience, suggesting the wicked may thrive for a time.

Psalm 37:7: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. [Rest in: Heb. Be silent to]

Contradiction with Job 21:7

Proverbs 6:15 implies quick downfall, but Job 21:7 questions why the wicked often live long and prosper.

Job 21:7: Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 12:1

Proverbs 6:15 speaks of imminent calamity for the wicked, yet Jeremiah 12:1 questions why the wicked prosper.

Jeremiah 12:1: Righteous [art] thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of [thy] judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? [wherefore] are all they happy that deal very treacherously? [talk...: or, reason the case with thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 73:3-5

Proverbs 6:15 implies the sudden ruin of the wicked while Psalm 73:3-5 observes their prosperity and ease.

Psalm 73:3-5: For I was envious at the foolish, [when] I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
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