Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 8:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 8:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 8:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, wise words are easy to understand for those who are smart and make good choices. When people learn more, they see that these words are fair and true.

Proverbs 8:9: They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 2:14

This verse suggests that spiritual truths are not easily understood or accepted by natural man, whereas Proverbs 8:9 implies that understanding and knowledge are plain to those with insight.

1 Corinthians 2:14: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than human understanding, which contradicts the notion in Proverbs 8:9 that wisdom and understanding are straightforward to the discerning.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:24

This verse implies that wisdom and knowledge are difficult to find, conflicting with Proverbs 8:9, which suggests that they are plain and clear to those who seek them.

Ecclesiastes 7:24: That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

Contradiction with Matthew 13:13

This verse suggests that some people will see and hear but not understand, contradicting the idea in Proverbs 8:9 that insight makes understanding plain.

Matthew 13:13: Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
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