Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While 2 Samuel 13:20 suggests silence and hiding feelings, Matthew 5:44 encourages expressing love and forgiveness, even to enemies.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
2 Samuel 13:20 implies holding in emotions about injustice, but Ephesians 4:26 advises not to let anger linger.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
In contrast to 2 Samuel 13:20, which promotes silence, Proverbs 15:1 suggests gentle words can address wrath.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
2 Samuel 13:20 could be seen as harboring vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:5
This verse values open rebuke, contradicting the concealed emotions seen in 2 Samuel 13:20.
Proverbs 27:5: Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.
Contradiction with James 5:16
Encourages confessing faults to one another, contrasting with the secrecy implied in 2 Samuel 13:20.
James 5:16: Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:18
While 2 Samuel 13:20 implies fear or caution, this verse promotes perfect love that casts out fear.
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the underlying potential for revenge in 2 Samuel 13:20.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 2 Samuel 13:20 could be seen in the lack of justice or support for Tamar after she has suffered harm. Instead of taking action or offering comfort, the response is to not talk about it, which might seem like ignoring or minimizing the wrongdoing and failing to address the trauma and injustice she faced.