Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." contrasts with 1 Samuel 20:28 where a deceptive excuse is given for David's absence.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;" contradicts the act of lying to Saul in 1 Samuel 20:28.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight." contrasts with the lie told to Saul regarding David's whereabouts.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16
"These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour;" differs from the false statement made in 1 Samuel 20:28.
Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." stands against the deceitful message given to Saul.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.