Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 7:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 7:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 7:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Proverbs, this verse is like a story about someone watching something happen from their window. They are using this as a way to teach us about making good choices by paying attention to what we see and learn.

Proverbs 7:6: For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

Emphasizes the role of divine direction in a person's steps, countering the observational self-direction seen in Proverbs 7:6.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Highlights God's higher thoughts and ways compared to human perception, suggesting a contrast to the observer’s understanding in Proverbs 7:6.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Stresses that God looks at the heart, whereas Proverbs 7:6 focuses on external observation.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with James 1:5

Encourages seeking divine wisdom for understanding, contrasting with the merely human insight implied by Proverbs 7:6.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

Describes a spiritual discernment that surpasses natural observation, unlike the scene described in Proverbs 7:6.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
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