Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 7:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 7:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 7:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse talks about someone who is always out and about in the streets, waiting around every corner. It's a warning about staying away from people who might lead you to make bad choices.

Proverbs 7:12: Now [is she] without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10-11

Proverbs 31:10-11 describes a virtuous woman whose value is far above rubies, trusted by her husband, in contrast to the woman in Proverbs 7:12 who is wayward and unfaithful.

Proverbs 31:10-11: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:9-10

1 Timothy 2:9-10 advises women to dress modestly and with good deeds, contrasting with Proverbs 7:12 where the woman appears in public places to seduce.

1 Timothy 2:9-10: In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [broided: or, plaited]

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

1 Corinthians 14:34 suggests that women should keep silence in churches, whereas Proverbs 7:12 depicts a woman who is loud and assertive in public spaces.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with Titus 2:3-5

Titus 2:3-5 exhorts older women to teach younger women to love their families and be pure, contrary to the woman in Proverbs 7:12 who engages in promiscuity.

Titus 2:3-5: The aged women likewise, that [they be] in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; [holiness: or, holy women] [false...: or, one who foments strife]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:16

Proverbs 11:16 praises a gracious woman for retaining honor, unlike the woman in Proverbs 7:12 who loses honor by behaving promiscuously.

Proverbs 11:16: A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches.
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