Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, the author of Proverbs, wisdom is more valuable than gold and silver because it helps us make good choices and live better lives. It’s like having a special treasure that can make us really happy and wise.

Proverbs 8:19: My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Proverbs 8:19 emphasizes the value of wisdom's riches, whereas Matthew 6:19-20 advises against storing earthly treasures, focusing instead on heavenly rewards.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:12

Proverbs 8:19 values wisdom's treasures as greater than gold and silver, while Ecclesiastes 7:12 suggests that wisdom is itself a defense, not necessarily linked to material wealth.

Ecclesiastes 7:12: For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it. [defence: Heb. shadow]

Contradiction with James 5:1-3

Proverbs 8:19 highlights the richness of wisdom, but James 5:1-3 warns the rich of the misery their wealth will bring, thus devaluing material riches.

James 5:1-3: Go to now, [ye] rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon [you].
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