Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 9:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Proverbs 9:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Proverbs 9:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to King Solomon, this verse describes a foolish woman who tries to get attention by sitting in a busy place where many people pass by. She wants to trick people into doing wrong things.

Proverbs 9:14: For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,

Contradiction with Proverbs 7:11

This verse describes a woman who is loud and stubborn, while Proverbs 9:14 describes a woman sitting at the door of her house, suggesting a more stationary and quiet demeanor.

Proverbs 7:11: (She [is] loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:4

This verse favors a "meek and quiet spirit," whereas Proverbs 9:14 involves a character who is more forward and publicly enticing.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:10-11

Describes a virtuous woman who is trustworthy and an asset to her husband, in contrast to the woman in Proverbs 9:14 who symbolizes folly and deception.

Proverbs 31:10-11: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

Contradiction with Titus 2:5

Encourages women to be discreet and keepers at home, in contrast to Proverbs 9:14, which depicts a woman in the streets calling to passersby.

Titus 2:5: [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:1-3

Wisdom is portrayed as calling out in public places for noble purposes, unlike the woman in Proverbs 9:14 whose intent is folly.

Proverbs 8:1-3: Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
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