Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, God loves those who love Him, and if people look for God early and with a sincere heart, they will find Him. It means that if you care about God and try to know Him, He will be there for you.

Proverbs 8:17: I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Contradiction with Romans 3:11

It states, "There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God," contradicting Proverbs 8:17 which implies that those who seek shall find.

Romans 3:11: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 64:7

It mentions, "And there is none that calleth upon thy name," suggesting a lack of seekers, contrary to Proverbs 8:17 which implies people do seek and find God.

Isaiah 64:7: And [there is] none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. [consumed: Heb. melted] [because: Heb. by the hand]

Contradiction with Luke 13:24

It states, "many... will seek to enter in, and shall not be able," indicating that seeking does not guarantee finding, contradicting Proverbs 8:17's promise.

Luke 13:24: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Contradiction with Romans 9:16

It states, "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy," suggesting finding God is dependent on His mercy, not on seeking, as Proverbs 8:17 suggests.

Romans 9:16: So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:14

It says, "few there be that find it," implying that few seekers succeed, contradicting the openness of finding indicated in Proverbs 8:17.

Matthew 7:14: Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. [Because: or, How]
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