Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, God is saying that He can help us make smart choices and understand things better. He also gives us the strength to do what's right.

Proverbs 8:14: Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 8:14 emphasizes having one's own counsel and strength, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises not to rely on one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

Proverbs 8:14 speaks of counsel and sound wisdom, while Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in wisdom or might.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:23-24

Proverbs 8:14 claims possession of counsel and understanding, but Ecclesiastes 7:23-24 reflects on the elusiveness and difficulty of fully grasping wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 7:23-24: All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:19

Proverbs 8:14 attributes true wisdom and strength, but 1 Corinthians 3:19 refers to worldly wisdom as foolishness with God.

1 Corinthians 3:19: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.

Contradiction with Isaiah 47:10

Proverbs 8:14 speaks of personal sound wisdom and strength, whereas Isaiah 47:10 criticizes overconfidence in one's own wisdom and knowledge.

Isaiah 47:10: For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me. [perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away]
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