Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 7:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 7:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 7:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this means someone has done something special to show they are thankful to God and have given a gift to show their thanks. They are excited to share this moment with others.

Proverbs 7:14: [I have] peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. [I have...: Heb. Peace offerings are upon me]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Proverbs 7:14 implies religious sacrifice as a positive act, while Matthew 5:9 focuses on making peace without necessity of ritual sacrifices.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

Proverbs 7:14 values sacrifice, but Isaiah 1:11 questions the value of sacrifices and suggests God desires sincere devotion over burnt offerings.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:22-23

Proverbs 7:14 suggests sacrifices are important, whereas Jeremiah 7:22-23 claims God did not command sacrifices, but emphasized obedience.

Jeremiah 7:22-23: For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: [concerning: Heb. concerning the matter of]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

Proverbs 7:14 highlights sacrifices, while Hosea 6:6 emphasizes mercy and knowledge of God over burnt offerings.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22

Proverbs 7:14 presents a positive view of sacrifices, but Amos 5:21-22 shows God's rejection of insincere offerings devoid of righteousness.

Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16-17

Proverbs 7:14 implies value in sacrifices, but Psalm 51:16-17 states that God does not delight in sacrifices as much as a contrite heart.

Psalm 51:16-17: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]
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