Contradiction with Proverbs 31:9
This verse contradicts Amos 5:13 by encouraging speaking up and judging righteously, whereas Amos suggests keeping silence during evil times.
Proverbs 31:9: Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 58:1
This verse encourages crying out and sparing not, lifting up the voice like a trumpet, which contradicts the silence advocated in Amos 5:13.
Isaiah 58:1: Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. [aloud: Heb. with the throat]
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:11
This verse instructs believers to expose the unfruitful works of darkness rather than remain silent as suggested in Amos 5:13.
Ephesians 5:11: And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].
Contradiction with Matthew 18:15
This verse counsels addressing a brother about his fault directly, contrasting the silence in the face of wrongdoing implied in Amos 5:13.
Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Contradiction with Acts 18:9
This verse encourages speaking and not holding one's peace, contradicting the notion of keeping silence in times of evil as stated in Amos 5:13.
Acts 18:9: Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: