Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 9:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 9:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 9:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Solomon, a foolish woman is loud and doesn't understand much, often causing trouble because she doesn't know better.

Proverbs 9:13: A foolish woman [is] clamorous: [she is] simple, and knoweth nothing.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:26

Proverbs 31:26 speaks of a woman who opens her mouth with wisdom, in contrast to Proverbs 9:13, which describes a foolish woman who is loud and lacking knowledge.

Proverbs 31:26: She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.

Contradiction with James 3:13

James 3:13 emphasizes wise behavior demonstrated through good conduct and meekness, contrasting with the loud and simple nature of the woman in Proverbs 9:13.

James 3:13: Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:12

Ecclesiastes 10:12 points out that wise words bring favor, contradicting Proverbs 9:13 where the woman's speech leads to disorder and folly.

Ecclesiastes 10:12: The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. [gracious: Heb. grace]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:1

Proverbs 14:1 speaks of a wise woman building her house, contradicting Proverbs 9:13, which portrays a woman leading others to folly.

Proverbs 14:1: Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:22

Proverbs 11:22 compares a woman without discretion to a jewel in a swine's snout, highlighting the value of discretion contrary to the folly described in Proverbs 9:13.

Proverbs 11:22: [As] a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. [is without: Heb. departeth from]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:11-12

1 Timothy 2:11-12 advises women to learn in silence with full submission, which contrasts the loud and unruly behavior of the woman in Proverbs 9:13.

1 Timothy 2:11-12: Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:4

Proverbs 12:4 describes a virtuous woman as a crown to her husband, conflicting with the foolish and disruptive image in Proverbs 9:13.

Proverbs 12:4: A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:4

1 Peter 3:4 values a gentle and quiet spirit as precious, directly contradicting the loudness and simplicity of the woman in Proverbs 9:13.

1 Peter 3:4: But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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