Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, if you love wisdom and follow it, you will receive good things and your life will be happy and full. Wisdom will help you get all the things you need.

Proverbs 8:21: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:4

This verse advises not to labor to be rich, which contrasts with Proverbs 8:21's mention of filling treasuries.

Proverbs 23:4: Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

These verses advise against laying up treasures on earth, contradicting the idea of filling treasuries in Proverbs 8:21.

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 1 Timothy 6:10

This verse states that the love of money is the root of all evil, contrasting with the idea of enriching those who love wisdom in Proverbs 8:21.

1 Timothy 6:10: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. [erred: or, been seduced]

Contradiction with James 2:5

It mentions that God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith, which contradicts the accumulation of wealth suggested in Proverbs 8:21.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with Luke 6:24

This verse warns the rich of their woes, contradicting the positive connotation of wealth in Proverbs 8:21.

Luke 6:24: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
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