Proverbs 8:13 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to Solomon, being friends with God means not liking bad things, like being too proud, thinking you're better than others, doing wrong things, and talking meanly. God doesn't like these things, and we shouldn't either.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Proverbs 8:13 emphasizes hating evil, pride, and arrogance, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies, which may include the proud and arrogant.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:16

Proverbs 8:13 commands hating evil, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:16 warns against being overly righteous or wise, which could contradict the act of judging and hating evil pridefully.

Ecclesiastes 7:16: Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? [destroy...: Heb. be desolate?]

Contradiction with James 4:11

While Proverbs 8:13 emphasizes hating evil, James 4:11 instructs not to speak evil against one another, potentially contradicting the stance of openly condemning evil.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Proverbs 8:13 says to hate evil but Romans 12:19 teaches to refrain from vengeance, implying leaving judgment to God rather than hating.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Proverbs 8:13 stresses hating arrogance, yet Luke 6:27 calls to love those who act hatefully, which might include the arrogant.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

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