Contradiction with Proverbs 10:19
This verse states that in the multitude of words sin is not lacking, which contradicts the idea that a fool is full of words without necessarily implying sin.
Proverbs 10:19: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
Contradiction with Proverbs 17:28
This verse suggests that even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 10:14 which depicts fools as incessantly speaking.
Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.
Contradiction with James 1:19
This verse advises being swift to hear and slow to speak, which contrasts the depiction of a fool who is full of words and keeps talking.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:21
This highlights the power of words for life and death, implying caution in speaking, unlike the fool in Ecclesiastes 10:14 who is full of words.
Proverbs 18:21: Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:20
This verse suggests there is more hope for a fool than someone who is hasty in words, indicating restraint in speaking is wiser, conflicting with the incessant speech of a fool in Ecclesiastes 10:14.
Proverbs 29:20: Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. [words: or, matters?]
Paradox #1
Ecclesiastes 10:14 suggests that people speak a lot without knowing what the future holds. This might seem to contradict other parts of the Bible where God reveals the future to prophets or gives insight into future events. However, Ecclesiastes often highlights human limitations compared to God's wisdom, so the apparent contradiction emphasizes different contexts rather than a direct conflict.
Paradox #2
Ecclesiastes 10:14 talks about how people speak many words but don't know what the future holds. The contradiction might be that even though people pretend to know a lot, they cannot predict or control what will happen. This shows a conflict between human arrogance and the humility that should come from acknowledging our limits.