Contradictions and Paradoxes in Proverbs 9:9

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

According to the author of Proverbs, if you teach something to a smart person, they will become even smarter. If you help a good person learn, they will get even better at understanding things.

Proverbs 9:9: Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

Proverbs 9:9 suggests imparting wisdom increases learning, whereas Ecclesiastes 1:18 states that increasing knowledge can lead to sorrow.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19

Proverbs 9:9 values giving wisdom, but 1 Corinthians 1:19 mentions that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with Matthew 11:25

Proverbs 9:9 emphasizes teaching the wise, while Matthew 11:25 indicates that divine truths are hidden from the wise and prudent.

Matthew 11:25: At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 3:18-19

Proverbs 9:9 promotes becoming wiser, but 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 warns that worldly wisdom is foolishness with God.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be that it supports the idea of teaching the wise, assuming that wisdom is static and that wise people need less guidance. This might conflict with the view that everyone, regardless of current wisdom, deserves the opportunity to learn and grow. This could lead to a belief that only certain people merit instruction, which might promote inequality in learning opportunities.

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