Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4
Advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, contrasting the idea of always having one's speech seasoned with grace.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Matthew 12:36
Emphasizes the accountability for every idle word, which can conflict with always ensuring gracious speech.
Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:7
Mentions a time to keep silent and a time to speak, which may contradict the idea of always speaking with grace.
Ecclesiastes 3:7: A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
Contradiction with James 3:8
Describes the tongue as untamable and full of deadly poison, challenging the notion of consistently gracious speech.
James 3:8: But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.