Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 7:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 7:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 7:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, this verse means that making bad choices, like going to a dangerous place, can lead to really bad things happening or even getting hurt. It's a warning to stay away from trouble so you can stay safe and happy.

Proverbs 7:27: Her house [is] the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.

Contradiction with Psalm 16:11

While Proverbs 7:27 speaks of the path to destruction, Psalm 16:11 contrasts by pointing to the path of life and joy in God's presence.

Psalm 16:11: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

Contradiction with John 14:6

Proverbs 7:27 describes a path leading to death, whereas John 14:6 presents Jesus as the way to eternal life, directly opposing the concept of a destructive path.

John 14:6: Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Contradiction with Romans 6:23

This verse outlines the gift of eternal life through Christ as opposed to the 'paths leading to death' mentioned in Proverbs 7:27.

Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Contradiction with John 10:10

Contrasting Proverbs 7:27's deadly path, this verse explains that Jesus came so that individuals might have life abundantly.

John 10:10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:3

This verse speaks of God guiding individuals in paths of righteousness, starkly contrasting with paths leading to death.

Psalm 23:3: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:13-14

These verses discuss the narrow path leading to life, which contradicts Proverbs 7:27's wide path to death.

Matthew 7:13-14: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [strait: or, narrow]

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 5:17

While Proverbs 7:27 discusses a destructive end, this verse speaks of the new life and transformation available in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. [he is: or, let him be]

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

Proverbs 7:27 mentions death, but this verse speaks of a future without death, provided by God.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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