Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 16:7 by teaching love and blessing towards enemies, while 2 Samuel 16:7 reflects cursing and accusation.
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 4:29
This verse advises against any corrupt communication and aims to build others up, contrasting with the harsh words spoken in 2 Samuel 16:7.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with James 3:10
It highlights the importance of speaking blessings rather than curses, opposing the cursing found in 2 Samuel 16:7.
James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Contradiction with Romans 12:14
This verse contradicts by instructing to bless those who persecute you, unlike the manner Shimei was cursing in 2 Samuel 16:7.
Romans 12:14: Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
Advises a gentle answer to turn away wrath, opposing the harsh and angry expression evident in 2 Samuel 16:7.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Colossians 4:6
Calls for speech to be gracious and seasoned with salt, in contrast to the ungracious words in 2 Samuel 16:7.
Colossians 4:6: Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not to repay insult with insult but with blessing, which contradicts the approach seen in 2 Samuel 16:7.
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.